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American College of Cardiology
Feeling down and out could break your heart, literally
March 26th, 2009
New data published in the March 17, 2009, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggest that relatively healthy women with severe depression are at increased risk of cardiac events, including sudden cardiac death (SCD) and fatal coronary heart disease (CHD). Researchers found that much of the relationship between depressive symptoms and cardiac events was mediated by cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking. "It's important for women with depression to be aware of the possible association between depression and heart disease, and work with their health care providers to manage their risk for...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-03-26)
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