Depression and Coronary Artery Disease

Prevalence of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Risk Factors in Depressed Retired Population

Autor*innen

• Hamideh Jahangiri

Parameter

• 200 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Psychologie

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The book explores the intricate relationship between depression and unhealthy lifestyle choices, highlighting how individuals often overeat and neglect their health, leading to serious consequences like obesity and coronary artery disease (CAD). It underscores the significant impact of depression on quality of life and its role as a risk factor for CAD, which is a leading cause of death in Iran. Effective treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy and psychosocial support, are discussed as crucial for managing depression in patients with CAD, emphasizing the need for comprehensive care.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Einband: Paperback