Background: Heart failure (HF) is a global disorder affecting around 6.2 million Americans
aged 20 years and above. Neurovegetative disorders are common among such patients,
and depression is a major problem that affects 20% to 40% of them. Cognitive behavioral
therapy (CBT) is a type of treatment that produces the most favorable results compared to
other psychotherapies, especially among patients with depression and anxiety. We aim to
summarize and synthesize evidence regarding the efficacy of CBT for patients with HF …