Heart Failure And Depression
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has found that heart failure patients whose depression gets worse over time do not fare as well as patients whose depression symptoms disappear or stabilize. The researchers say their findings suggest that doctors should routinely assess depression symptoms in heart failure patients to determine the best way to manage their long-term care.
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New Developments in Congestive Heart Failure
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Congestive Heart Failure
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Congestive Heart Failure Lifestyle Changes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide
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