A combination of depression and decreased physical function further worsens the prognosis of patients with chronic cardiovascular disease

• Main Authors: Kenya Osada (Author), Minako Yamaoka-Tojo (Author), Shinichi Obara (Author), Hidenori Kariya (Author), Yohei Kato (Author), Akinori Yuyama (Author), Kentaro Kamiya (Author), Atsuhiko Matsunaga (Author), Junya Ako (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology - Peertechz Publications, 2020-04-21.
• Subjects: Research Article
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<p>Background: Patients with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) have high rates of depression and decreased physical function. In addition, the physical function has been reported to decline in patients with depression. However, there is no clear relationship between depression and physical function...