Large, prospective, epidemiological studies of initially healthy individuals provide clear
evidence that a history of major depressive disorder (MDD) increases risk of incident heart …

The efficacy of psychological and pharmacotherapy interventions for the treatment of
depression in cardiac populations and secondarily, the effect of these treatments on …

Depression is a highly prevalent risk factor for incident coronary heart disease (CHD) and for
cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with established CHD. Several biological …

Opinion statement Depression is common in the community and is a risk factor for the
development of coronary heart disease (CHD). In patients with CHD, the prevalence of …

Depression is associated with an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events, including
myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and sudden cardiac death (Lespérance, Frasure-Smith …

Importance of the field: Coronary heart disease (CHD) and depression are two leading
causes of death and disability in the United States and worldwide. Depression is especially …

For over 40 years, coronary artery disease (CAD) has been the leading cause of death in the
United States. Death from CAD in the US has declined by 23% since 2000 through …

Depression and coronary heart disease (CHD) are the two strongest contributors to the
global burden of disease. 1 Both disorders are common, and while cardiovascular disease …

Major depressive disorder is a risk factor for the development of incident coronary heart
disease events in healthy patients and for adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with …

There is a wealth of evidence linking depression to increased risk for cardiovascular disease
(CVD) and worse outcomes among patients with known CVD. In addition, there are safe and …