Abstract:IntroductionDepressive disorders are common for cardiac patients; however, a surgical intervention enhances their distress. How typical is suicidal ideation for cardiac surgery patients and with what clinical and psychological signs does it correlate?ObjectivesTo estimate the frequency of suicidal ideation and correlations between suicidal ideation, clinical and psychological manifestations in cardiac surgery patients.MethodsWe examined 60 cardiac surgery patients, aged 25 – 65, prior to their operation. The P… Show more
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