IBMC, University of Porto Rua do Campo Alegre, Portugal

The article by Aguayo et al.1 in a recent issue of the journal caught my attention greatly. After conducting a retrospective analysis of 1,001,945 patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting, the authors came to the conclusion that new-onset depression after discharge from the hospital was not linked to an increased risk of mortality, morbidity, costs, or length of stay upon readmission. Instead, there was a correlation between new-onset depression and a lower risk of readmission mortality. The authors deserve praise for carrying out a carefully thought-out study on a significant subject (such readmissions in surgical patients). 2 , 3 Currently, there is a need to lower expenses and raise the standard of care for patients having surgery.

Shruthi V Annaldasula. Depression and the Benefits of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients Who Are Readmitted. Insights Journal of Surgery and Clinical Case Reports 2020.