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Depression and Heart Disease
. Ed(S): Glassman, Alexander; Maj, Mario M.; Sartorius, Norman
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Description for Depression and Heart Disease
Paperback. The prevalence of major depression among hospitalized patients with coronary artery disease has been reported to be between 17 and 27%. Now, in this new WPA publication, clinicians can find practical clinical guidance for treating these two important and common disorders when they co-present. Editor(s): Glassman, Alexander; Maj, Mario M.; Sartorius, Norman. Series: World Psychiatric Association. Num Pages: 190 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJD; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 197 x 131 x 11. Weight in Grams: 206.
Recently, there has been a growing awareness of the multiple interrelationships between depression and various physical diseases. Patients with psychiatric problems, particularly depression, may be more susceptible to cardiovascular disorders. Depression and Heart Disease synthesizes current evidence, including some previously unpublished data, in a concise, easy-to-read format. The authors succinctly describe the epidemiology, pathogenesis (including cytokines and genetics), and risk factors of the comorbidity between depression and heart disease. The book also reviews the best pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches for people with this comorbidity.
Recently, there has been a growing awareness of the multiple interrelationships between depression and various physical diseases. Patients with psychiatric problems, particularly depression, may be more susceptible to cardiovascular disorders. Depression and Heart Disease synthesizes current evidence, including some previously unpublished data, in a concise, easy-to-read format. The authors succinctly describe the epidemiology, pathogenesis (including cytokines and genetics), and risk factors of the comorbidity between depression and heart disease. The book also reviews the best pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches for people with this comorbidity.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
190
Condition
New
Series
World Psychiatric Association
Number of Pages
190
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470710579
SKU
V9780470710579
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99-15
About . Ed(S): Glassman, Alexander; Maj, Mario M.; Sartorius, Norman
Alexander Glassman is an authority on depression and antidepressant drugs, who has raised the standard of care for depressed patients. His work has clarified the safe treatment of depressed patients with cardiovascular disease: more recently, he has been involved in studies of the relationship between depression and cardiovascular mortality. Dr. Glassman was the recipient of the American Psychiatric Association's Foundation Fund ... Read more
Reviews for Depression and Heart Disease
"Depression and Heart Disease provides a comprehensive review of the research on the subject and fascinating speculations about the underlying mechanisms in a short, easy-to-read volume. Internists, cardiologists, and psychiatrists would find this book interesting and helpful in clinical practice" (Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 2011) "The present miniseries, Depression and Diabetes, Depression and Heart Disease ... Read more