This doubles your risk of death after a heart attack, a new study indicates
What happens in your head can damage your heart.
If you are younger or middle age and have aheart Attack, your mental health can affect your long-term survival, a new study suggests. Read on and to ensure your health and health of others, do not miss theseSign that you had Covid and you did not know it.
High distress patients have higher risk
EMORY University researchers examined 283 heart attack survivors aged 18 to 61 (51 years old). Each questionnaire answered evaluating their levels of depression, anxiety, anger, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) within six months of their heart attack. By using these data, scientists have categorized each person as having light, moderate or high mental distress.
Within five years of their heart attack, 80 of the 283 patients had an additional heart attack or stroke, were hospitalized for heart failure or died heart-related causes. The researchers found that this happened in 47% of patients with great distress, compared to 22% for those with a light distress.
The results must be presented on May 16 at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) virtual meeting. They have not yet been examined by peers.
"Our conclusions suggest that cardiologists should consider the value of regular psychological assessments, especially in younger patients," said Dr. Mariana Garcia, a cardiology boy from Emory University, in a statement.
"In an equal way, they should explore treatment modalities to improve psychological distress in young patients after a heart attack, such as meditation, relaxation techniques and holistic approaches, in addition to traditional medical therapy and Cardiac rehabilitation, "said Garcia.
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Mental health affects cardiac health
The researchers say that their study is the first to assess mental health affects the recovery of younger heart attack survivors. However, their conclusions are similar to previous elderly studies, who have found that mental health is a key factor in the recovery of cardiac crises.
The study also adds to a multitude of research that suggest mental health affects cardiac health conditions such as anxiety, depression and PTSD can lead to a stress response that can contribute to inflammation, risk factor for cardiovascular disease. . The researchers also found that patients with heart attacks reporting high distress were more likely to be black, women, poor, tobacco users and diabetes or high blood pressure.
"This conclusion highlights the importance of socio-economic status with respect to higher distress and raises important issues on the role of race, sex and other factors," Garcia said.
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How does the stress tax the heart
"When stress is excessive, it can contribute to everythingHypertensionAlso called hypertension, asthma with ulcers with irritable intestine syndrome, "said Ernesto L. Schiffrin, MD, Ph.D., Professor at McGill University Medicine Department, who was not involved in the 'study. Hypertension damages blood vessels, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke, and stress can cause people to engage in unhealthy behaviors like the consumption of frenzy and too much to eat.
Experts advise against stress by exercising, avoiding tobacco, drinking only moderation, eating healthy eating and maintaining a healthy weight - all that has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of disease cardiac. So stay safe,to be vaccinated when available for you and to protect your life and your life from others, do not visit these35 places you are most likely to catch Covid.
