Depression in cardiovascular disease: From awareness to action

Furthermore, there is evidence that patients with significant medical conditions may be more refractory to initial depression treatment [7]. [...]it is critical to have clinicians who are both aware of the range of depression treatment options and devoted to making multiple treatment adjustments when needed. [...]depression care in patients with heart disease may be enhanced through the use of technology. [...]with continued highlighting of this issue, evolution of care management and technological approaches to optimize resource use, and the focus of healthcare reform on integration of mental health and medical care, cardiac patients with depression will be more likely to get the care they need.Acknowledgments This work was supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health under award number R01HL113272 to JH.