Anxiety and Depression in Patients Aged 80 years and older before and after invasive treatment for aortic stenosis
At the Nordic Congress of Gerontology 2024, held in Stockholm (Sweden), Leslie SP Eide presented data regarding anxiety and depression from the CARDELIR study.
Little is known about mental health conditions following advanced cardiac procedures in the oldest group of patients.
The PROCARD research group has studied possible changes in anxiety and depression from baseline to one- and to six-month follow-up in patients 80 years-old and older, following two types of advanced cardiac procedures: transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).
We used data collected prospectively in a cohort of patients, 80 years-old and older, treated with elective TAVI or SAVR. Our results show significant reductions in anxiety scores from baseline to one-month, and stable scores between one- and six-months follow-up for both treatment groups. There was no change over time for depression between patients treated with TAVI or SAVR.
Eide's presentation shed light on crucial topics within gerontology. Her presentation captivated several participants and was considered a significant addition to the congress.
More information about this area can be found in the following link https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37648928