Cardiovascular Diseases among Suiciders : A Population-Based Study in Northern Finland Population
Joint Authors
Mainio, Arja
Räsänen, Pirkko
Hakko, Helinä
Timonen, Markku
Source
Cardiovascular Psychiatry and Neurology
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-07-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Depression has been found to be an independent risk factor with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and also associated with increased mortality among these patients.
Method.
We used a comprehensive database of all suicides (n=2,283) committed in Northern Finland with information on all hospital-treated cardiovascular diseases and psychiatric disorders.
Results.
Coronary artery disease (CAD) had been present in 7.7% and other cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in 11.6% of the suiciders.
The likelihood of suicide for patients with hospital-treated CAD was estimated to be two-fold compared to the general population while likelihood for suicide was not elevated among those with other CVDs.
Males with CAD and females with CAD or any CVD had been hospitalized significantly more often with depression compared to reference group.
Conclusions.
Suicidality among patients with cardiovascular diseases has been suggested to associate with depression.
Psychiatric consultation is highly recommended in clinical practice for cardiac patients with depression or alcohol-related disorders.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mainio, Arja& Hakko, Helinä& Räsänen, Pirkko& Timonen, Markku. 2010. Cardiovascular Diseases among Suiciders : A Population-Based Study in Northern Finland Population. Cardiovascular Psychiatry and Neurology،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mainio, Arja…[et al.]. Cardiovascular Diseases among Suiciders : A Population-Based Study in Northern Finland Population. Cardiovascular Psychiatry and Neurology No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mainio, Arja& Hakko, Helinä& Räsänen, Pirkko& Timonen, Markku. Cardiovascular Diseases among Suiciders : A Population-Based Study in Northern Finland Population. Cardiovascular Psychiatry and Neurology. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461657
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-461657