Exploring Depressive Symptoms and Anxiety Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and/or Flutter at the Time of Cardioversion or Ablation.

The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
Theresa A KoleckSuzanne Bakken

Abstract

Depression and anxiety in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and/or atrial flutter may influence the effectiveness of cardioversion and ablation. There is a lack of knowledge related to depressive symptoms and anxiety at the time of these procedures. We aimed to describe the prevalence and explore potential covariates of depressive symptoms and anxiety in patients with AF at the time of cardioversion or ablation. We further explored the influence of depressive symptoms and anxiety on quality of life at the time of procedure and 6-month AF recurrence. Depressive symptoms, anxiety, and quality of life were collected at the time of cardioversion or ablation using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and Atrial Fibrillation Effect on Quality of Life questionnaire. Presence of AF recurrence within 6 months post procedure was evaluated. Participants (N = 171) had a mean (SD) age of 61.20 (11.23) years and were primarily male (80.1%) and white, non-Hispanic (81.4%). Moderate to severe depressive symptoms (17.2%) and clinically significant state (30.2%) and trait (23.6%) anxiety were reported. Mood/anxiety disorder diagnosis was associated with all 3 symptoms. Atrial fibrillation symptom severity was a...Continue Reading

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May 20, 2021·European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing : Journal of the Working Group on Cardiovascular Nursing of the European Society of Cardiology·Ruth M Masterson CreberSuzanne Bakken
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