Background Cardiovascular disease is one of the most common chronic and life-threatening
diseases. Due to the changes made in the normal living conditions of people after suffering …

The interval before and after major surgery is a high-risk period for older adults; in this
setting, anxiety and depression are common and serious problems. We comprehensively …

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a debilitating surgical complication, with
cardiac surgery patients at particular risk. To gain insight in the mechanisms underlying the …

Importance Depression is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for adverse outcomes in
cardiovascular disease. However, little is known about depression in older adults …

Objective: Cardiac surgery and postoperative admission to the ICU may lead to
posttraumatic stress disorder and depression. Perioperatively administered corticosteroids …

Background The aim of this study was to identify patients vulnerable for anxiety and/or
depression following aortic valve replacement (AVR) and to evaluate factors that may …

Acute myocardial infarction (MI) remains one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity
in the global communities. A prevailing topic that has attracted increasing attentions over the …

Background Intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW) is a debilitating condition
associated with muscle wasting, that impacts clinical outcomes and costs of care. The aim of …

Das übergeordnete Thema der affektiven und Stress-bezogenen Komorbidität in der
Herzchirurgie wird an Hand der chirurgischen Behandlung der koronaren Herzerkrankung …

The growing global burden of valvular heart disease (VHD) remains a significant challenge
to overcome. Despite the advancements in heart valve replacements and the ground …