(Video) Heart Attacks and Depression

Studies show that 48 percent of people can develop depression following a heart attack. But experts say this depression may not be purely psychological.

By Team CW in AilmentsDiscuss | 25 Feb 2010

This article is part of compilation(s) Heart care.

Studies show that 48 percent of people can develop depression following a heart attack. But experts say this depression may not be purely psychological. After a cardiac event, the heart may be unable to pump blood as efficiently—causing patients to lose energy. In addition, chemicals are released in the brain that can work to physiologically cause mood changes. Interestingly, the same study showed that women who suffer heart attacks are 20 percent more likely to develop depression. The good news: most of these cases can be treated with anti-depressant drugs.

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  • rahul said, on 13 Mar 2010

    dear sir,
    My father has suffered a severe heart attack last month.now we have made a angiography today,his 2 valves of heart are 90% blocked & third one is 100% open then just you pl. tell me what should I do?
    is angioplasty is better option?
    pl. tell me.

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