DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS, NOT FUNCTIONAL STATUS, PREDICT MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY IN OLDER ADULTS WITH HEART FAILURE

Abstract

Background: Older adults (≥ 65 years) (OAs) with heart failure (HF) are at high risk of functional impairment and co-morbid depression. The impact on morbidity and mortality of these comorbidities in OAs with HF has not been well-studied.

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