Depression is about three times more common in heart attack survivors and those hospitalized with heart problems than the general population, according to the recommendations published in the journal <i>Circulation</i>. The authors said only about half of heart doctors say they treat depression in their patients - and not all those diagnosed with depression are treated.
"I think we could reduce considerable suffering and improve outcomes," by screening, said Erika Froelicher,...
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