Posts Tagged ‘coronary flow reserve’

Health & Medicine - Tuesday, October 20, 2009 15:21 - 2 Comments

Depression may raise heart disease risk


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Viola Vaccarino led a study examining the contribution of genetics to the link between depression and heart disease.

EMORY (US)—Depression tends to reduce coronary flow reserve, resulting in a greater risk of heart disease for people who suffer from it, according to a new study. The findings also suggest genetic susceptibility influences which individuals have an increased risk. Continue…


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