Association of Depression With Mortality in Older Adults Undergoing Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement

Abstract

Importance: Depression is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for adverse outcomes in cardiovascular disease. However, little is known about depression in older adults undergoing transcatheter (TAVR) or surgical (SAVR) aortic valve replacement. Objective: To determine the prevalence of depression and its association with all-cause mortality in older adults undergoing TAVR or SAVR.

Authors

Drudi LM; Ades M; Turkdogan S; Huynh C; Lauck S; Webb JG; Piazza N; Martucci G; Langlois Y; Perrault LP

Journal

JAMA Cardiology, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 191–197

Publisher

American Medical Association (AMA)

Publication Date

March 1, 2018

DOI

10.1001/jamacardio.2017.5064

ISSN

2380-6583

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Andre Lamy

Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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