Why the study?
Chronic heart failure symptoms can affect emotional and physical well-being, motivating an investigation into the prevalence of depression in hospitalized patients and its links to selected clinical and psychosocial aspects.
Depression is highly prevalent (47.4%) among hospitalized patients with chronic heart failure and correlates significantly with worse NYHA class, lower functional independence, and poorer quality of life.
Highlights the need for routine psychological screening in advanced HF; leaves open whether targeted depression interventions can improve.
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