Depression is common among patients with heart disease. It is an important comorbidity,
both because of its well-known effect on the quality of life and also because it has a …

There is extensive evidence that depression at the time of the initial diagnosis of coronary
artery disease (CAD), and again following an acute cardiac event, increases the risk for …

Depression in patients with cardiovascular disease is independently associated with
progression of heart disease, major adverse cardiac events, and mortality. A wide variety of …

It has been widely suggested that depression negatively affects patients with cardiovascular
disease. There are several pathophysiological mechanisms as well as behavioral processes …

Summary Cardiologists encounter depression among 25–30% of their patients with
ischemic heart disease. Depression is an independent risk factor for poor prognosis among …

Importance of the field: Coronary heart disease (CHD) and depression are two leading
causes of death and disability in the United States and worldwide. Depression is especially …

In this issue of Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine, Drs. Bradley and Rumsfeld1 provide a
clear, contemporary review of the phenomenology, assessment, and treatment of …

OBJECTIVE: To examine the assumption that depression leads to recurrent cardiac events
and death in those with heart disease. METHODS: Consideration of alternative perspectives …

Background and Objectives Depression in patients with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is
extremely common, with a prevalence of 17–47%, and is associated with increased risk of …

Depression and ischemic heart disease: Overview of the evidence and treatment implications
Page 1 Depression and Ischemic Heart Disease: Overview of the Evidence and Treatment …