Journal of Geriatric Cardiology 2011;08(2):121-126

doi:10.3724/SP.J.1263.2011.00121

Parmacologic treatment of depression in patients with myocardial infarction

Jeonghoon HA ; Cheukkit WONG

Keywords

depression; coronary disease; pharmacologic treatment

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

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 pathophysiologic 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.