Abstract:The co-occurence of depression and congestive heart failure (CHF) represents a great challenge and opportunity for those interested in exploring the complex interactions between the brain and the heart. The cumulative effect of these medical conditions has an evident effect on quality of life.The objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of life and symptoms of depression among a group of 103 adult patients with CHF recruited from an outpatient cardiology practice and determine the factors related to… Show more
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