The brain connection between stress and heart: a convincing research opportunity to reduce risk and gender disparity in cardiovascular disease

Sciagrà, Roberto; Martini, Anna Lisa; Allocca, Michela

doi:10.1007/s12350-021-02583-0

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“…Psychiatric morbidities, such as depression and anxiety, are prevalent in patients with heart disease (4). For several decades, clinicians recognized anxiety and depression in patients with heart problems, including patients with heart attack, heart failure, as well as systemic hypertension, particularly in those patients hospitalized in the coronary care unit (4)(5)(6)(7). It is anticipated that by 2020, ischemic heart disease and depression will become the first and second contributors to health impairment and mortality globally (8).…”

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“…Despite anxiety is a natural and anticipated reaction to a heart attack or the dangers of living with a chronic condition, persistent or severe anxiety is not normal and has significant health implications for individuals (5,(10)(11)(12). Detection and treatment of the psychiatric condition (anxiety and depression) in patients affected with coronary artery disease (CAD) have been shown to enhance the CAD patients' survival rate and life expectancy (7).…”

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Assessment of Depression and Anxiety Among Admitted People With Heart Disease Conditions: A Cross-Sectional Hospital-Based Study in a Bangladeshi Population During the COVID-19

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ObjectiveDepression and anxiety are widespread and chronic among patients with heart disease. We wanted to determine the proportion of heart patients with depression and anxiety levels as well as factors contributing toward depression and anxiety among hospitalized heart disease patients in Dhaka, Bangladesh during the COVID-19 era.MethodsThe study comprised a total of 384 participants with a confirmed heart disease diagnosis. We conducted a cross-sectional study from 5th March to 27th June 2021. The hospital-based study admitted patients sequentially with a new or pre-existing heart disease diagnosis to one of Dhaka's two leading hospitals. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale screened all individuals for depression and anxiety.ResultMost of the respondents (88.2%) were male and within the age categories of 51–60 years (32.81%). 96.6% of the patients were married, 30% had no income, 36.6% had only completed classes 1–5, and ~47% resided in rural areas. Approximately 36% of the study participants were former smokers, with 31% current smokers. Borderline abnormal and abnormal levels of anxiety and borderline abnormal and abnormal levels of depression were found in (23.9%, 49.4%) and (55.7%, 13.3%), respectively, of hospitalized patients. Age, residence, profession, monthly income, and chronic disease were significant predictors of anxiety, while only gender remained significantly associated with depression.ConclusionHospitalized Bangladeshi patients with heart disease had moderate levels of depression and anxiety. There is a need to develop a quick screening approach in hospitals dealing with hospitalized patients with heart disease to identify those needing extra evaluation and care.

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Assessment of Depression and Anxiety Among Admitted People With Heart Disease Conditions: A Cross-Sectional Hospital-Based Study in a Bangladeshi Population During the COVID-19

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“…Like depression and anxiety, psychiatric morbidities are also prevalent among individuals suffering from heart failure [103] . For decades, clinicians have been aware of the incidence of anxiety and depression in patients suffering from heart problems such as heart attacks, heart failure and systemic hypertension, especially among those hospitalized in the coronary care unit [103][104][105][106] . Up until 2020, it had been estimated that ischemic heart disease and depression would be the primary and secondary factors contributing to poor health and death around the world [107] .…”

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“…Anxiety is a natural and expected reaction towards the experience of a heart attack or living with a chronic disease. Continuous or intensive anxiety, however, is not normal and impacts individuals in various important ways [104,[109][110][111] . It has been demonstrated that identifying and treating a psychiatric condition (anxiety or depression) in individuals with coronary arterial disease increases survival rates and life expectancy [106] .…”

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Cardiovascular diseases and community mental health

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Topuz

2024

Cardiac. Cardiovasc. Res.

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<p class="Default">Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are cited as the deadliest of illnesses. Their incidence and prevalence around the world are steadily rising. CVDs are the cause of approximately one-third of all deaths in the world. It has been stated in empirical studies over the years that poor socioeconomic status, the lack of social support, stress at work and in the family, depression, and psychosocial risk factors such as anxiety and feelings of hostility aggravate the risk of developing coronary heart disease and also worsen the clinical course and prognosis. Additionally, psychobiological, and behavioral mechanisms have been identified in this context. Psychosocial risk factors should be identified in clinical practice and medical results shared with individuals with CVDs, who should also be screened for anxiety, stress, and stress management, as well as for symptoms of depression. Individuals at risk or who are diagnosed as displaying symptoms of anxiety and depression should be referred to psychiatric professionals to ensure that they receive assistance. Cardiac rehabilitation may involve psychosocial interventions that include cognitive behavioral therapy, problem-solving therapy, and stress management programs, applied on their own or together with other interventions. The aim of this review article is to examine CVDs and community mental health, determine which applications may be adopted as standard practice in this context, and raise awareness about this topic among the public and especially among health professionals. </p>

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