Cognitive Decline and Psychological Distress in Chronic Cardiovascular Patients: The Interplay of Mental Health, Cognition, and Disease Severity.

Aim Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the global population and cause notable psychosocial and psychological repercussions, including psychological distress and cognitive impairment. This research examines the correlation between psychological distress, cognitive impairment, and disease severity in patients with chronic CVD. The study seeks to establish interrelations between these factors and functional activity, quality of life, and general health by comparing specific demographic and clinical variables.