Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Are Associated With Reduced Dietary Adherence in Heart Failure Patients Treated With an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

Abstract

Findings suggest that many HF patients treated with an ICD do not comply with dietary recommendations. Depression and anxiety symptoms were found to be associated with worse dietary adherence, whereas social support was not related to adherence. Further research is needed to understand the role of social support in dietary adherence in HF patients.