Abstract: Depression is a common co -morbid condition in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Some studies have been done in Western populations; there are currently no studies on depression prevalence in ACS patients in AHSA.
Objectives: To explore the prevalence of depression in the adult Saudi population in Ahsa city with ACS attending the clinic and inpatient at Prince Sultan Cardiac center.
Methodology: this is an observational, cross-sectional study use convenience sample. Patient Health Questionnaire -9 questionnaire and criteria used to calculate the severity of depression.
Result: A total of 50 patients were included in the study diagnosed with ACS. 14 of these patients were free from depression.18 were mild, 10 were Moderate and 8 were severe.
Keywords: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS), Prince Sultan Cardiac center.
Title: Depression in Acute Coronary Syndrome in AHSA City
Author: Muhammad A. Albarut, Abdulaziz I. Alwadani, Mussab S. Alarfaj, Abdullah S. Alusail, Abdulaziz S. Alkalouf, Mohammed I. Alsaleh, Abdullah M. Alnaeem
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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