Disease relevant predictors for depressive symptoms in all patients.

For the adjusted models, linear regressions were calculated using a forced entry strategy. Model 1: Age, gender, education, CKD stage, hemoglobin. Model 2: Age, gender, education CKD stage, hemoglobin, CHD or myocardial infarct, stroke or TIA, PAD. Model 3: Age, gender, education, CKD stage, CHD or myocardial infarct, stroke or TIA, PAD, global cognitive performance. CHD, coronary heart disease; CKD, chronic kidney disease; HADS, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; PAD, peripheral artery disease; TIA, transient ischemic attack.