Depression in Heart Failure

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Assessing depression in heart failure

Heart failure and depression commonly share symptoms, which can make diagnosis difficult.

Which of the following are commonly shared symptoms between heart failure and depression?

  1. Headache, shortness of breath, anxiety
  2. Fatigue, sleep disturbances, weight loss or gain
  3. Palpitations, nausea, fainting
  4. Poor concentration, memory problems

Please select the correct answer from the choices below:

1+3

- Incorrect

2+4

- Correct! For more information, please click on the link to DSM 5 – Diagnostic Criteria.

3+4

- Incorrect

All of the above

- Incorrect


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Image created by Jean Tang, PhD, PMHNP-BC, APRN