reviewPsychosomatic MedicineMay 1, 2004Closed access

Depression as a Risk Factor for Coronary Artery Disease: Evidence, Mechanisms, and Treatment

HSHeather S. Lett

Duke University · Duke Medical Center · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Objective

The present paper reviews the evidence that depression is a risk factor for the development and progression of coronary artery disease (CAD).

Methods

MEDLINE searches and reviews of bibliographies were used to identify relevant articles. Articles were clustered by theme: depression as a risk factor, biobehavioral mechanisms, and treatment outcome studies.

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795
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100%
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Topics & keywords

Topics
Keywords
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Depression (economics)
  • Medicine
  • Risk factor
  • Disease
  • Internal medicine
  • Randomized controlled trial
  • Psychological intervention
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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