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  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

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  • Depression prevalence is rising globally, posing a significant challenge for cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients, especially post-pandemic.
  • Emerging research confirms an independent association between depression and incident CVD, though its strength is debated.
  • Depression is increasingly recognized in CVD patient populations, including those with stroke and peripheral arterial disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the complex relationship between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and depression.
  • To highlight depression as both a cause and consequence of CVD.
  • To discuss the implications for patient care and future research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on depression and CVD.
  • Analysis of epidemiological trends in depression prevalence.
  • Examination of current clinical practices regarding depression screening in cardiology.

Main Results:

  • New data reinforce the link between depression and later CVD incidence.
  • Increased prevalence of depression observed in stroke and peripheral arterial disease patients.
  • Cardiologists show low rates of depression screening and perceived responsibility for management.
  • Patient empowerment and control correlate with better health outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Depression is a treatable and preventable condition.
  • Integrating depression detection and management into CVD care is essential.
  • Further research is needed to ascertain if universal depression screening improves quality of life and clinical outcomes in CVD patients.