This article describes a meta-analysis of published associations between depression and
heart failure (HF) in regard to 3 questions: 1) What is the prevalence of depression among …

Objective To review evidence regarding the prevalence, causation, clinical implications,
aspects of healthcare utilisation and management of depression and anxiety in chronic heart …

Objectives: The goal of this study was to determine the prevalence of depression in an out-
patient heart failure (HF) population; its relationship to quality of life (QOL); and the impact of …

BACKGROUND: Heart failure (HF) is a progressive clinical condition that results in
substantial impairment of quality of life (QOL). Helping patients maintain optimal QOL is …

BACKGROUND: Although common among patients with heart failure, depression and
anxiety have been relatively neglected by researchers and practitioners. Both depression …

BACKGROUND: Depression is prevalent in patients with heart failure (HF) and is associated
with short-term poor prognosis. However, the long-term effect of depression and the use of …

Background Physical symptoms are common and distressing problems for patients with
heart failure and may be the strongest predictor of health-related quality of life. Identification …

Background Diastolic heart failure (DHF) is common in older women. There have been no
clinical trials that have identified therapies to improve symptoms in these patients. A total of …

BACKGROUND: Depression is 4 to 5 times as common in heart failure (HF) patients as in
the general population, might confer a higher risk of developing HF, and negatively affects …

Background Depressive symptoms are a serious public health problem that affects the
mental health of older adults. However, current knowledge of the association between ADL …