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Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide. several risk factors have been identified for the development of cardiovascular disease. the link between depression and cardiac disease has been extensively researched over the past two decades. there is mounting evidence that depression is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and outcomes have been noted to be worse in patients with cardiac disease who are depressed. depression has been associated with blood pressure changes, altered heart rhythms, altered blood clotting and elevated insulin and cholesterol levels.

Depression is a serious medical condition that affects the way a parson thinks, feels and carries out everyday functions. it affects 6% of men and 18% of women in the general population. symptoms of depression include feelings of guilt, hopelessness, worthlessness, persistent sad or anxious mood, loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed, decreased energy, fatigue, poor appetite, insomnia or oversleeping, restlessness, irritability, difficulty remembering, concentrating and making decisions, weight changes and thoughts of death or suicide attempts.