Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Among Patients with Coronary Artery Disease Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital – A Cross-sectional Study

Abstract

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Depression and anxiety are common psychological comorbidities among patients with CAD, often underdiagnosed and inadequately treated, despite their negative impact on recovery, quality of life, and cardiovascular outcomes.