Cardiovascular Disease and Depression Flashcards
1
Q
Depression predicts __________ in people without CVD.
A
incidence of first MI (1.5 - 2.7 x RR for MI; 5% increase in HF)
2
Q
_______ percent of those with heart disease have depression.
A
20-30%
3
Q
Those with depression were _____ more likely to die than those without, after both groups had had ACS.
A
3.5 times
4
Q
In one study, depression was the __________ in a six-week period.
A
strongest predictor of decline in health status
5
Q
Depressed patients are 2-4x less likely to ___________.
A
follow behavioral guidelines
6
Q
One study showed that sertraline could _________, but was not associated with _________.
A
improve depression and quality of life; decreased cardiac events
7
Q
ß-blockers do not cause __________.
A
depression
