Depression and Cardiovascular System
There is a two-way relationship between depression and heart disease. According to the article published on National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, depressed people tend to have a higher risk of developing heart disease, and there is at least a quarter of cardiac patients suffer from depression. But why? It is very interesting to know that depression could trigger stress hormone, a substance that speeds heart rates and tightens blood vessels. Over time, your body is placed in an emergency state, leading to cardiovascular problems eventually. If left untreated, the elevated depression symptoms could raise the risk of dying after a heart attack. [3]
