Depressive and anxiety symptoms occurred in many cardiosurgical patients before and after CABG. Good results of the surgical procedure did not cause reduction of depressive symptoms. Anxiety symptoms were much more common perioperatively than depressive ones and decreased significantly after surgery. Preoperative assessment of depressive and anxiety symptoms can indicate the risk group and suggest care proceedings during the rehabilitation period to improve the effectiveness of surgical coronary revascularization.
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