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World J Clin Cases. Jul 26, 2024; 12(21): 4476-4482
Published online Jul 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i21.4476
Published online Jul 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i21.4476
Comparing pharmacotherapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of anxiety and depression after aortic dissection surgery
Jie-Qiong Su, Department of Neurology, Qinghai Province Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease Specialist Hospital, Xining 810012, Qinghai Province, China
Feng Liang, Department of Vascular Surgery, Qinghai Province Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease Specialist Hospital, Xining 810012, Qinghai Province, China
Author contributions: Su JQ performed the majority of experiments and wrote the manuscript; Liang F designed the study and corrected the manuscript; Su JQ was involved in analytical tools and participated in the collection of human material; Liang F served as a scientific advisor and participated in the collection of human material; Liang F is the guarantor.
Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of Qinghai Province Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease Specialist Hospital.
Informed consent statement: Written informed consent for publication was obtained from all participants.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest related to the publication of this study.
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Corresponding author: Feng Liang, MBChB, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Vascular Surgery, Qinghai Province Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease Specialist Hospital, No. 7 Zhuanchang Road, Nanchuan West Road, Xining 810012, Qinghai Province, China. feng_liang0163@163.com
Received: March 25, 2024
Revised: May 13, 2024
Accepted: May 30, 2024
Published online: July 26, 2024
Processing time: 96 Days and 16.8 Hours
Revised: May 13, 2024
Accepted: May 30, 2024
Published online: July 26, 2024
Processing time: 96 Days and 16.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Our study of 151 patients with post-aortic dissection surgery anxiety and depression found that adding repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to standard drug therapy significantly improved outcomes, as measured by anxiety and depression scales, serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor and 5-hydroxytryptamine levels, sleep quality, and cognitive function. This combination therapy represents a potent clinical strategy for optimizing postoperative emotional and functional recovery.