Depression is approximately three times more common in patients following a heart attack. Despite this, only half of heart doctors say they treat depression and many patients who are diagnosed with depression are left untreated.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has taken up the case by calling for all heart patients to be regularly and routinely screened for signs of depression. The American Psychiatric Association is backing the call by recommending that patients who screen positive for...
"Did you hear about that study? You know, the one that says if you take Atrovent or Spiriva, you're more likely to have a heart attack or... Read more »
Doctors do more in our society than treat the ill. One of the hardest things for a young doctor to get used to after all the in hospital... Read more »
Whenever something bad happens there is an irrational thought process that causes each of us to try to assess "blame". This is no different... Read more »
Full Question: I had gotten one migraine a year since age 19 until I was 41 and had a heart attack. Since then (I am now 47 ) I have... Read more »
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is giving us a sneak peek at what's coming up in their annual meeting next month, and new... Read more »
If you think may be experiencing the symptoms of a heart attack, do not wait to see if they go away. If you experience discomfort or pain in the... Read more »
How It HappensA heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked due to fatty material building up in the arteries and eventually closing... Read more »
A blockage in the heart's arteries may reduce or completely cut off the blood supply to a portion of the heart. This can cause a blood clot to form... Read more »
"Your fears are understandable." Individuals with anxiety often worry incessantly or become excessively fearful of things or situations that may not seem scary to others, such as being in a crowd or having to eat in front of someone. No...
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