A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that both psychotherapy and antidepressants are viable options for managing depression in patients with heart failure. The study suggests that both treatments can be beneficial for improving depressive symptoms in this population. The findings emphasize the importance of addressing depression in patients with heart failure and provide evidence for the effectiveness of both psychotherapy and antidepressants as potential management strategies. The study’s results support the idea that a multi-faceted approach to treating depression in heart failure patients may be beneficial.
Source link
Both psychotherapy and antidepressants feasible options for managing depression in HF patients: JAMA
