European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A STUDY ON ASSESSMENT OF ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND SLEEP PATTERNS IN PATIENTS WITH CARDIAC DISEASES - AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Dattala Leena Rose*, Mahesh Gomasa, Mohammadakil Shaikh, D. Balaji,
Shaikh Mohmed Adnan Mohmed Javid, Dr. Arepogu Ramesh, Alefiya Pitolwala Kaidbhai, Yagvendra Pandey, Alapati Sathya Sai Guptha, Dr. K. Karthick, Cherka Swetha and Shazaa

ABSTRACT

Background: Significant psychological discomfort and sleep problems are common in patients with heart
illnesses, which can worsen their condition and lower their quality of life. The purpose of this study was to
evaluate the frequency and intensity of anxiety, sadness, and sleep problems in patients with heart disease and
investigate the impact of demographic and illness-specific characteristics. Methods: 100 patients with a range of
heart conditions were enrolled in this observational study. Data on demographics, disease duration, and specific
cardiac conditions were collected and analyzed. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), Patient Health
Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were used to measure anxiety, depression,
and sleep quality, respectively. Results: According to the study, 75% of the patients had poor to very bad sleep
quality, 85% reported mild to severe depression, and 80% of the patients suffered mild to severe anxiety. Longer
illness duration, female gender, and older age were all linked to higher levels of psychological discomfort and
sleep disruptions. On all scales, patients with cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, and myocardial infarction
had the highest ratings. The degree of anxiety, depression, and sleep disruptions was strongly connected with the
length of heart disease, with patients who had the condition for ten years or longer exhibiting the highest mean
scores. Conclusion: The results highlight how crucial it is to incorporate evaluations of mental health and sleep
quality into standard cardiac care. For patients with heart illnesses, individualized therapies and prompt treatment
of psychological discomfort and sleep problems could greatly enhance outcomes and quality of life. To investigate
focused interventions and long-term patterns in this population, more study is required.

Keywords: Anxiety, Depression, Sleep disturbances, Cardiac diseases, Myocardial Infarction, Congestive Heart Failure, GAD-7, PHQ-9, PSQI, Chronic illness, Mental health.