Introduction. Managing depression in patients with cardiovascular disease.
In the last several decades, pharmacologic and technologic breakthroughs and community interventions have allowed us to curb the epidemic of cardiovascular disease in the United States. However, the rate of reduction in heart disease and death has slowed, and researchers are looking for new ways to target this major public health problem. One area investigators are exploring is the role of depression in cardiovascular disease, including its effects, mechanisms, and safety and efficacy of treatment in this population.
D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology; D003863:Depression / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use
D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors