Those who are prone to depression are at a higher risk of a heart attack or heart disease .
These are the results of a new study which has investigated the combined effects of two major health concerns, depression and diabetes, on the occurrence of heart attacks.
It has been discovered that depression can alter the way in which the heart rate is controlled thereby increasing the likelihood of heart attacks .
Diabetes appears to worsen the risk of cardiac arrest in those with depression.
The results have implications internationally, especially in countries that have high rates of diabetes like the United States, Australia and the UK.
It is also crucial to note that anti-depression medication does not reduce the risk.
Scientists have been able to demonstrate that a simple electrocardiogram (ECG) test can show that an individual with depression has a higher risk of a heart attack.
Depression Related to Heart Attacks
Wed, 04 Jan 2012
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