What is the negative impact of emotional dysfunction on risk of morbidity and mortality after CABG?
The negative impact of emotional dysfunction on risk of morbidity and mortality after CABG is well recognized. Studies have shown that emotional dysfunction is linked to an increased risk of morbidity and mortality after CABG, including increased mortality rates, delayed wound healing, lower rates of abstinence from smoking, and an increased risk of in-hospital mortality when using nicotine-replacement therapy. Cognitive behavior therapy or collaborative care for patients with clinical depression after CABG can also be beneficial to reduce objective measures of depression.  