Depression is a common problem in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and is
associated with increased mortality, excess disability, greater health care expenditures, and …

Context Several practice guidelines recommend that depression be evaluated and treated in
patients with cardiovascular disease, but the potential benefits of this are unclear. Objective …

Approximately one out of every five patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) suffers from
major depressive disorder (MDD). Both MDD and depressive symptoms are risk factors for …

Approximately 20% of patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) have major depression
and 20% have minor depression at any given point in the course of their illness. Depression …

There is a wealth of evidence linking depression to increased risk for cardiovascular disease
(CVD) and worse outcomes among patients with known CVD. In addition, there are safe and …

A recent Science Advisory from the American Heart Association (AHA) recommended
routine screening of all patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) for depression. The …

Depression is commonly present in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and is
independently associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Screening …

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 is highly prevalent in cardiac patients, with 20% to 40% of patients meeting
criteria for major depressive disorder or experiencing an elevation in depressive symptoms …

Objectives To systematically review evidence on depression screening in coronary heart
disease (CHD) by assessing the (1) accuracy of screening tools;(2) effectiveness of …