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Depression in patients with congestive heart failure is associated with twice the risk of mortality, while treatments like cognitive-behavioral therapy and sertraline are safe and effective.
Depression is highly prevalent in heart failure patients and is associated with worse outcomes, but can be safely and effectively managed with cognitive-behavioral therapy, sertraline, and collaborative care programs.
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Supports depression screening in heart failure; leaves open mortality benefit from RCTs.
Rustad et al. (2013) conducted a review in Congestive heart failure and depression. Psychotherapeutic and pharmacologic treatment was evaluated. Depression in patients with congestive heart failure is associated with twice the risk of mortality, while treatments like cognitive-behavioral therapy and sertraline are safe and effective.
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