Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 31(5):12–18, MAY 2018
DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000532111.83132.8b
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PMID: 29701616
Issn Print: 1547-1896
Publication Date: 2018/05/01
Identifying and managing depression in patients with coronary artery disease
Aimee Pragle;Susan Salahshor;
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Aimee Salzer Pragle is an assistant professor in the PA program at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla. Susan Salahshor is an assistant professor in the PA program at Florida State University and lead PA in abdominal transplant at the Mayo Clinic Florida in Jacksonville. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Abstract
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death among adults in the United States. Despite advances in cardiac care, patients who have CAD and a diagnosis of depression have higher rates of morbidity and mortality. This article examines the epidemiology, clinical presentation, screening tools, and treatment recommendations for these patients.
