Depression risk in patients with coronary heart disease in Germany

201622 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Louis Jacob · Industrial & Marine Service (Germany)

Abstract

The risk of depression is significantly increased among patients with CHD compared with patients without CHD treated in primary care practices in Germany. CHD patients should be routinely screened for depression to ensure improved treatment and management.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Health and Mental Health Mental Health Treatment and Access Chronic Disease Management Strategies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: World Journal of Cardiology

Volume 8, Issue 9, pp. 547-547

DOI: 10.4330/wjc.v8.i9.547

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