Association of anxiety or depression with risk of recurrent cardiovascular events and death after myocardial infarction: A nationwide registry study

Abstract

Both a previous diagnosis, and present self-reported symptoms of anxiety or depression are associated with an increased risk of death and recurrent cardiovascular events in adults with first-time MI. Only screening for present symptoms is inadequate for assessing this excessive risk. Assessment of both psychiatric history and self-reported symptoms seems warranted for these patients.