Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9153675 | American Heart Journal | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Depression is an independent predictor of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular death or hospitalization after AMI complicated by heart failure. Although many factors may mediate outcomes in patients with AMI, studies are warranted to evaluate whether a depression intervention can improve survival and/or reduce hospitalizations.
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Authors
John S. MD, PhD, FACC, Philip G. MS, Mary A. MD, Mark D. MD, PhD, Bertram MD, William S. MD, FACC, John A. MD, MPH, FACC,