Pharmacologic treatment of depression in patients with myocardial infarction.
Depression is a common medical problem and is more prevalent among patients with coronary artery disease. Whether early detection and treatment of depression will enhance cardiovascular outcome is uncertain. Obviously, the safety and efficacy of the anti-depression drugs is an important link. This article reviews the patho-physiologic and behavioural links between depression and cardiovascular disease progression, the treatment of depression, and the potential benefits of anti-depressants in patients with coronary disease.
Department of Cardiology, Dunedin School of Medicine, Dunedin Public Hospital, University of Otago, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand.
Jeong-Hoon
JH
Ha
Cheuk-Kit
CK
Wong