Flashcards in Cardiovascular Disease and Depression Deck (7)
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1
_____ increases the risk of coronary artery disease
by 1.5-2.0 times in otherwise physically healthy individuals.
Depression
2
Depression increases the risk of coronary artery disease
by _____ times in otherwise physically healthy individuals.
1.5-2.0
3
What physiologic derangements are assoc with depression?
Autonomic dysfunction
Elevated cortisol
Platelet activation
Endothelial dysfunction
Inflammation
4
_____ accounted for a significant portion of the risk of cardiovascular mortality due to depressive symptoms in older adults.
Physical inactivity
5
Depressed pts are 2-4x less likely to?
1. adhere to meds
2. follow lifestyle recommendations
3. practice self-mgmt.
4. receive recommended testing
5. FU
6
Depression tx improves which physiologic markers?
1. Significant decreases in platelet activation markers
2. Improved heart rate variability
3. Reduced inflammatory markers
4. Normalized brain serotonin turnover
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