Depression is «highly correlated» with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease

Describes the association between depression and a higher cardiovascular risk and worse prognosis, especially in heart failure. Presents the author's team's findings on the relationship between depressive symptoms, NT-proBNP and ejection fraction, and argues for cross-screening between psychiatry and cardiology.

Key ideas

• Depressive symptoms are common in heart failure and worsen the prognosis.
• NT-proBNP emerges as a possible mediator between cardiac dysfunction and depression.
• Psychiatry and cardiology benefit from screening for each other's conditions.

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