Understanding Sleep and Depression in Post-Myocardial Infarction Patients: A Tertiary Care Study
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Background: Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide, with being the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. This study aimed to examine the sleep quality and prevalence of depression in post-myocardial infarction patients attending medicine outpatient clinics of tertiary care in western Gujarat. Method: After obtaining institutional ethical clearance, a total 80 number of patients with myocardial infarction were registered. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to collect data from patients at least 4 weeks post myocardial infarction diagnosis and receiving follow-up care in the outpatient clinic. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 assessed sleep quality and depressive symptoms, respectively. Results: The maximum number of patients had mild to moderate difficulty in sleep. The significant predictors of poor sleep quality were diabetes mellitus and depression. There was no significant association found between gender, body mass index, and addiction. Conclusion: The study concluded that the sleep quality of post-myocardial infarction patients was mildly affected with minimal to mild depression, while the association for body mass index was expected but not found to be significant.
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Mayank Dhalani, GMERS Medical College, Gotri, Vadodara-390021, Gujarat, India.
GMERS Medical College, Gotri, Vadodara-390021, Gujarat, India.
Shrujal Patel, GMERS Medical College, Gotri, Vadodara-390021, Gujarat, India.
GMERS Medical College, Gotri, Vadodara-390021, Gujarat, India.
Ashka Shah, GMERS Medical College, Gotri, Vadodara-390021, Gujarat, India.
GMERS Medical College, Gotri, Vadodara-390021, Gujarat, India.
Deesha Hans, GMERS Medical College, Gotri, Vadodara-390021, Gujarat, India.
GMERS Medical College, Gotri, Vadodara-390021, Gujarat, India.
Dr Rikin Raj, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, GMERS Medical College, Gotri, Vadodara-390021, Gujarat, India.
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, GMERS Medical College, Gotri, Vadodara-390021, Gujarat, India.
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