Mental Health and Cardiovascular Disease

The prevalence of mental health issues is greater in patients with cardiovascular disease than the general population--but do you know what to look for? Guest Valerie Hoover, PhD, discusses the connection of both positive and negative psychological factors on cardiac outcomes, the importance of symptom recognition, and how regular screening for depression using a validated tool can make a significant difference for patients.
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