Publications by authors named "Robert Almasan"
Background/objectives: Ischemic heart disease (IHD) significantly affects mental health, with gender-specific differences being observed in psychological responses. This pilot study aimed to explore these differences in the demographic, clinical, psychological, psychiatric, and social profile of patients diagnosed with IHD.
Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used, recruiting 183 adult patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease and depression at the Psychiatry Department of Arad County Emergency Hospital, Romania, between May 2021 and May 2024.
Article Synopsis
- The study explores how depression and ischemic heart disease (IHD) often coexist and affect patient treatment strategies.
- It analyzes demographic, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment differences between patients with depression only and those with both depression and IHD, using a sample of 332 patients.
- Key findings indicate that patients with both conditions have more severe symptoms, higher rates of hypertension and diabetes, and require more intensive treatment and cardiac care.