21 May 2009
Dynamics of mood and anxiety disorders in heart transplant recipients
R Pudlo, M Piegza, M Zakliczyński, M ZembalaAnn Transplant 2009; 14(1): 64-64 :: ID: 880434
Abstract
Background: Although many studies concerning psychic disorders after
cardiac transplantation have been conducted, analysis covering the dynamics of mood and anxiety changes still need to be carried out. Such analyses are useful to determine the periods of increased morbidity risk and to plan supportive actions.
Material/Methods: In a group of 36 heart transplant recipients weekly measurements of anxiety, depression and mania levels were taken by means of standard psychopathological scales. Measurements were continued for eight weeks. Obtained data were analysed with the use of variance analysis for repeated measurements, which enabled us to track the dynamics of disorders.
Results: We found that the mean number of points obtained in mania scale was the highest during the first fortnight after transplantation and there was a sharp drop in the third week. From the third until the eight week fluctuations were slight. Drops between the following weeks: first, third and fourth, and seventh and eighth are statistically significant. Mean number of points scored in depression scale was the highest in the first week after the procedure and was dropping until the seventh week. Drops between the following weeks: first, fifth and sixth, and seventh and eighth are statistically significant. Fluctuations of anxiety level in the first eight weeks after transplantation are not clear and drops (elevations) among weeks never achieve statistical significance.
Conclusions: The severity of mood disorders is the highest during the fortnight after transplantation, whereas fluctuations of anxiety level during the first eight weeks are statistically insignificant.
Keywords: Heart Transplantation
In Press
08 Mar 2024 : Original article
Association of Coronary Calcium Score on Cardiac PET During Pre-Kidney Transplant Assessment with Persisten...Ann Transplant In Press; DOI: 10.12659/AOT.943532
14 Mar 2024 : Original article
Impact of Blood Products Transfusion on Patients in the Immediate Post-Lung Transplant Period: A Cohort StudyAnn Transplant In Press; DOI: 10.12659/AOT.943652
14 Mar 2024 : Case report
Treatment of Cavernous Transformation of Portal Vein Caused by Hepatic Cystic Echinococcosis Using Ex Vivo ...Ann Transplant In Press; DOI: 10.12659/AOT.942358
15 Mar 2024 : Review article
Approaches and Challenges in the Current Management of Cytomegalovirus in Transplant Recipients: Highlighti...Ann Transplant In Press; DOI: 10.12659/AOT.941185
Most Viewed Current Articles
05 Apr 2022 : Original article
Impact of Statins on Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence After Living-Donor Liver TransplantationDOI :10.12659/AOT.935604
Ann Transplant 2022; 27:e935604
12 Jan 2022 : Original article
Risk Factors for Developing BK Virus-Associated Nephropathy: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study of ...DOI :10.12659/AOT.934738
Ann Transplant 2022; 27:e934738
22 Nov 2022 : Original article
Long-Term Effects of Everolimus-Facilitated Tacrolimus Reduction in Living-Donor Liver Transplant Recipient...DOI :10.12659/AOT.937988
Ann Transplant 2022; 27:e937988
15 Mar 2022 : Case report
Combined Liver, Pancreas-Duodenum, and Kidney Transplantation for Patients with Hepatitis B Cirrhosis, Urem...DOI :10.12659/AOT.935860
Ann Transplant 2022; 27:e935860