Author/Editor		Novak Šarotar, Brigita; Lainščak, Mitja
Title		Psychocardiology in the elderly
Type		članek
Vol. and No.		Letnik Jg. 128, št. suppl. 7
Publication year		2016
Volume		str. S474-S479
ISSN		0043-5325 - Wiener klinische Wochenschrift
Language		eng
Abstract		The population is rapidly aging worldwide and the burden of chronic disease follows along. Frequently, diseases go hand in hand and cardiovascular disease and mental health problems are no exception. Symptoms of depression in the elderly are often overlooked and untreated because they coincide with other problems encountered by the elderly. Older adults with depressive symptoms have poorer functioning compared to those with chronic medical conditions. The burden of cardiovascular disease also remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Bidirectional associations between depression and cardiovascular diseases are described with a focus on psychosocial factors affecting cardiac functioning and disease outcome.
Keywords		bolezni srca in ožilja depresija antidepresivi cardiovascular disease depression antidepressants