Frequency and predictors of depression in congestive heart failure
Depression in congestive heart failure (CHF) patients can increase morbidity and mortality. Given the ever-rising prevalence of CHF patients with depression, it is vital that we understand the predictors of depression in these patients to identify and better manage these patients. The main objective...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Indian heart journal 2018-12, Vol.70 (Suppl 3), p.S199-S203 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Depression in congestive heart failure (CHF) patients can increase morbidity and mortality. Given the ever-rising prevalence of CHF patients with depression, it is vital that we understand the predictors of depression in these patients to identify and better manage these patients. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the frequency and predictors of depression in CHF patients.
A cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital. Patients with a diagnosis of CHF for more than 6 months based on signs and left ventricular ejection fraction |
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ISSN: | 0019-4832 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.ihj.2018.10.410 |