'Perfect storm' of stress, depression may raise risk of death, heart attack for heart patients
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 - 11:53
in Health & Medicine
High stress and deep depression among heart patients may up the risk of death or heart attack by 48 percent. The findings validate the concept of a 'psychosocial perfect storm' for heart patients. Researchers say behavioral interventions may be needed to help heart patients manage both stress and depression.