Abstract 244: Sex-based Differences in Economic and Health-related Burden of Depression on Adults With Cardiovascular Disease [Session Title: Abstract Poster Session II]

Conclusion: CVD patients, especially women, were more likely to have depression, and had considerable higher medical expenditures. The results reinforce the paramount importance of assessing and managing depression among those with CVD to favorably impact healthcare costs.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - February 26, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Valero-Elizondo, J., Salami, J. A., Ogunmoroti, O., Ali, S., Arrieta, A., Spatz, E. S., Rana, J. S., Virani, S. S., Blankstein, R., Blaha, M. J., Veledar, E., Nasir, K. Tags: Session Title: Abstract Poster Session II Source Type: research