Vol 20, No 4 (2016)
Editorial
Published online: 2016-12-29
Hypertension and depression — the terrible two
DOI: 10.5603/AH.2016.0021
Arterial Hypertension 2016;20(4):198-199.
Abstract
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders globally, presenting an increasing burden everywhere — as are hypertension-related diseases. Depression nearly doubles the risk for developing coronary heart disease, and in those already suffering from heart disease, depression nearly doubles the risk of mortality. This elevated cardiac risk associated with depression is independent of classical risk factors, and similar in degree to smoking and hypercholesterolaemia.
Keywords: hypertensiondepression
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