[Depression, anxiety, and stress in patients with coronary heart disease]
1Irkutsk State Medical Academy of Continuing Postgraduate Education, Ministry of Health of Russia, Irkutsk, Russia.
Terapevticheskii Arkhiv
|September 16, 2017
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Depression, anxiety, and stress increase coronary heart disease (CHD) risk and severity. Treatments like antidepressants and psychotherapy can improve mental health and positively impact CHD outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and stress, are increasingly recognized as significant factors influencing cardiovascular health.
- Existing research indicates a complex relationship between psychological distress and the development and progression of coronary heart disease (CHD).
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize current evidence on the association between depression, anxiety, and stress, and coronary heart disease (CHD).
- To evaluate the impact of mental health interventions on both psychological well-being and cardiovascular disease outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of recent epidemiological and clinical studies.
- Analysis of data linking mental disorder prevalence and severity to CHD incidence, progression, and mortality.
Main Results:
- Studies consistently demonstrate a significant association between depression, anxiety, and stress and an elevated risk of developing CHD.
- Mental disorders are correlated with a poorer prognosis and accelerated disease course in individuals with existing coronary artery disease.
- Evidence suggests that pharmacological (antidepressants) and non-pharmacological (psychotherapy) interventions can effectively manage mental health conditions.
Conclusions:
- Addressing depression, anxiety, and stress is crucial for comprehensive cardiovascular disease prevention and management.
- Effective treatment of mental disorders can lead to improvements in quality of life and potentially mitigate adverse coronary heart disease events.
- Integrated care models combining mental health and cardiology services are recommended for optimal patient outcomes.
Abstract:
The analytical paper summarized the results of recent studies of an association of depression, anxiety, and stress with coronary heart disease (CHD). Mental disorders are shown to be associated with increased risk of CHD and to worsen the course of coronary disease. Antidepressants and psychotherapy improve the control of mental disorders, quality of life, and, in some cases, have a positive impact on the course of coronary disease.
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