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Description

This CME article explores the relationship between coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) and depression. The authors compiled several studies assessing depression before and after CABG using the EMBASE, PubMed, and PsycINFO databases and evaluated whether depression would improve after surgery due to alleviation of pain, improvement in physical function, and relief of stress related to surgery.

Purpose of Activity

To determine the course of depressive symptoms after coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG).

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Measure the risk of depression before and after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
  2. Examine the course of depression after CABG
  3. Apply the results of the study to the treatment of patients

Disclosures

All faculty members and all LCMEI staff members in a position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they and their spouse/life partners (if any) have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Price: $12.95

Credits:

  • ACCME 1.0 CME

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of X.X AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Planner
Professions: Physician
Test Code: HRP0213
Published: Mar/Apr 2013
Expires: 1/1/2026
Collections: 2018 CDR Collection
Sources: Harvard Review of Psychiatry
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)
Authors: Ravven S, Bader C, Azar A, Rudolph JL.
Categories: Cardiovascular
Specialties: Psychiatry
Topics: Cardiovascular Surgery