Human aging is a multifactorial process that can be influenced by several factors, including the cardiovascular system and mental health. This study aimed to examine the extent and gaps in Brazilian scientific knowledge related to the elderly population, covering aspects of mental health and cardiology. A scoping review was carried out following the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute and the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews guide. 19 studies were included in the review. The results were summarized by creating a table with the extracted data. the relationship between cardiovascular conditions and mental health in the elderly, especially vascular-metabolic diseases, addressing aspects such as depression, stress and neurocognitive and functional changes. It is concluded that research into the mental health of elderly people in cardiology prioritizes topics such as systemic arterial hypertension and cardiovascular prevention, considering risk factors. However, there is a gap in knowledge about the mental health of elderly people at cardiovascular risk in rural areas, and the absence of studies on elderly care and the influence of male subjectivities on cardiac health.