The presence of depression in patients with cardiovascular disease has been strongly associated with detrimental effects in terms of morbidity and mortality.? This issue thoroughly examines the link between depression and heart disease, helping cardiologists to recognize depression in their patients so they can try to avert its serious consequences.? The topics reviewed include screening for depression, the impact of depression on heart failure, beta blockers and depression, and ICDs and depression.
The presence of depression in patients with cardiovascular disease has been strongly associated with detrimental effects in terms of morbidity and mor...
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the number one killer in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 300,000 Americans every year. Thus, it is important for heart failure specialists to be knowledgeable about strategies to prevent, manage risk for, and treat conditions leading to sudden cardiac death. These topics and more are covered in this issue.
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the number one killer in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 300,000 Americans every year. Thus, it is...
