Predictors of depression amongst older adults with acute coronary syndrome seeking emergency care.

Audai A Hayajneh Mohammad J RababaEsraa A Al-NusourEman S Alsatari

Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2021)

Depression rate is high amongst those patients, so healthcare providers (HCPs) should assess those patients for depression and be prepared to intervene accordingly. Depression amongst older adult patients with ACS seeking emergency care necessitates emergency management protocol by HCPs to manage depression amongst this cohort of at-risk patients.

Keyphrases

healthcare
end stage renal disease
acute coronary syndrome
depressive symptoms
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
emergency department
public health
percutaneous coronary intervention
patient reported outcomes