Assessing suicide risk in patients with heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Heart failure (HF) is a long-lasting and challenging condition. It often relates to issues with mental health and suicidal behavior. However, the exact level of suicide risk in HF patients is not well understood. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the connection between HF and suicide risk in adults.

Methods

PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched up to June 2025. The emphasis was on research that presented outcomes related to suicide in patients with heart failure. Included studies featured adults who were 18 years of age or older and reporting quantitative information, like odds ratios, about suicidal ideation, attempts, or completions. To explore heterogeneity, subgroup analyses were performed based on diagnostic criteria for suic

SUBMITTER: Zeng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12484135 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature