Depression and the risk of coronary heart disease: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies

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Authors

Yong Gan · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Yanhong Gong · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Xinyue Tong · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Huilian Sun · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Yingjie Cong · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Xiaoxin Dong · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Yunxia Wang

Abstract

The results of our meta-analysis suggest that depression is independently associated with a significantly increased risk of CHD and MI, which may have implications for CHD etiological research and psychological medicine.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Health and Mental Health Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Psychiatry

Volume 14, Issue 1, pp. 371-371

DOI: 10.1186/s12888-014-0371-z

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