more emphasis on treating depression in cardiac patients
October 2012
You'll see more emphasis on treating depression in cardiac patients.
Depression and heart disease go hand in hand. Depression increases the risk of cardiovascular events and vice versa.
The theory is that both depression and heart disease are associated with increased stress hormones and inflammatory markers.
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