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‘Perfect storm’ of stress, depression may raise risk of death, heart attack for heart patients

March 11, 2015 by

High stress and deep depression among heart patients may up the risk of death or heart attack by 48 percent. The findings validate the concept of a 'psychosocial perfect storm' for heart patients. Researchers say behavioral interventions may be needed to help heart patients manage both stress and depression.

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