Key result
Among ambulatory heart failure patients, the prevalence of depression was 41.8% and anxiety was 25.3%, with 57.5% of positive screens recognized and 60.3% receiving mental health treatment.
Observational (n=158)
Symptomatic depression and anxiety are highly prevalent but underrecognized in heart failure patients, though documentation strongly predicts receipt of mental health treatment.
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Depression and anxiety remain common yet underrecognized in ambulatory HF; supports screening but leaves open outcome impact.
Cully et al. (2009) conducted an observational in heart failure (n=158). Depression and anxiety was evaluated on Prevalence, recognition, and treatment of depression and anxiety. Among ambulatory heart failure patients, the prevalence of depression was 41.8% and anxiety was 25.3%, with 57.5% of positive screens recognized and 60.3% receiving mental health treatment.
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