Letter to the Editor
Depression in Heart Failure: Is It Well Recognized?
Abstract
To the Editor: Heart failure (HF) is a serious entity affecting not only the physical health but also the mental health of individuals. Approximately 5 million people in the United States have HF.1 In the midst of guideline-directed therapy and prevention of hospital readmission for HF, depression often is underrecognized because the symptoms of HF and depression overlap. The prevalence of depression in HF ranges from 30% to 46% and varies with the stage in the New York Heart Association classification system.2This content is limited to qualifying members.
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