The link between cardiovascular health and depression:  An evidence-based approach
10/30/203

• Recognize the bi directional relationship between depression and cardiovascular disease in hospital setting.

• To discuss the clinical implications of the emerging data regarding the treatment of and prevention of depression associated with cardiovascular disease.

• To implement a treatment strategy to enhance clinical outcomes in patients that have depression and cardiovascular disease.

• Identify the role of the multi-specialty treatment team including primary care, cardiology and psychiatry.