The prevalence, recognition, and treatment of depression and anxiety symptoms among Chinese cardiovascular outpatients.

ABSTRACT: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have been the leading cause of death in China. Depression and anxiety are recognized as significant risk factors for poor prognosis and disability among Chinese CVD patients. However, these mental health conditions have received limited clinical attention in the context of CVD management. To date, comprehensive national epidemiological data on the prevalence of depression and anxiety in cardiovascular clinics (CVCs) in China are lacking. The present study aims to describe the prevalence, recognition and therapeutic inequity in CVCs so as to improve the overall health outcomes of CVD patients. A multicenter, cross-sectional study was conducted across secondary and tertiary hospitals in China (January 2021 to December 2022), enrolling 1049 CVD patients from CVC

SUBMITTER: Chen R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12540645 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature