title: Psychocardiology in the elderly.
abstract: The population is rapidly aging worldwide and the burden of chronic disease follows along. Frequently, diseases go hand in hand and cardiovascular disease and mental health problems are no exception. Symptoms of depression in the elderly are often overlooked and untreated because they coincide with other problems encountered by the elderly. Older adults with depressive symptoms have poorer functioning compared to those with chronic medical conditions. The burden of cardiovascular disease also remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Bidirectional associations between depression and cardiovascular diseases are described with a focus on psychosocial factors affecting cardiac functioning and disease outcome.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia. brigita.novak@psih-klinika.si.|Centre for Mental Health, University Psychiatric Clinic Ljubljana, Grabloviceva 44b, SI-1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia. brigita.novak@psih-klinika.si.
authors.forename: Brigita
authors.identifier: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6217-8873
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Novak Sarotar
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.|Departments of Cardiology and Research and Education, General Hospital Celje, Celje, Slovenia.
authors.forename: Mitja
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lainscak
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000072038:Cardiac Rehabilitation / Q000379:methods; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents
keywords: Adherence; Antidepressants; Cardiovascular disease; Depression; Treatment