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Chronic Depression May Increase Death Risk in Heart Attack Patients: Study

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Chronic Depression May Increase Death Risk in Heart Attack Patients: Study
Researchers have found people with mood disorders face an increased likelihood of death after a heart attack, though the reasons are unclear. Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock
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A recently published study suggests that heart attack survivors with chronic mood disorders such as depression may have more of a risk of premature death.

Patients who have experienced a heart attack and show signs of mood disorders have been linked to more extended hospital stays and a worse prognosis compared to those who do not suffer from mood disorders.

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