Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research 2008-5117 4 3 2012 09 30 Depression in Coronary Artery Disease 77 79 10.5681/jcvtr.2012.019 EN Nasser Safaie Ahmad Reza Jodati Mohammad Raoofi Majid Khalili Journal Article 10.5681/jcvtr.2012.019 2012 05 08 Introduction: Depression is one of the Common psychological disorders. From the cognitive point of view, the unhealthy attitudes increase the severity of the depression. The aim of this study was to investigate depression and unhealthy attitudes in coronary patients hospitalized at Tabriz Shahid Madani Heart Center. Methods: One hundred twenty eight hospitalized patients having myocardial Infarctions were studied regarding unhealthy attitudes, severity of depression and demographic data. Results: The study showed a significant relation between unhealthy attitudes, BDI (Beck Depression Inventory) and severe depression. Moreover, a significant relation existed between gender and depression (P=0.0001). In addition, the level of education increased the intensity of unhealthy attitudes (P=0.0001). Several researches in both outside and inside Iran support the idea. Conclusion: Based on present study and more other investigations, it can be suggested to provide the necessary elements and parameters such as antidepressant medication, psychologists, complementary treatment for coping with negative mood and its unwanted consequences.