Diagnosing depression in congestive heart failure

Heart Fail Clin. 2011 Jan;7(1):75-9. doi: 10.1016/j.hfc.2010.08.010.

Abstract

Depression is an all too common occurrence in heart failure patients. Depressive symptoms, however, sometimes are confused with the physical repercussions of heart failure. This article highlights different screening assessments for major depression and recommends treatment for this population.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Depression / diagnosis*
  • Depression / epidemiology
  • Depression / etiology
  • Heart Failure / complications*
  • Heart Failure / psychology
  • Humans
  • Prognosis
  • Psychometrics
  • Risk Factors
  • Stress, Psychological
  • United States / epidemiology

Substances

  • Antidepressive Agents