Key features of depression and its
management in general practice.
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is ok in that department.." |
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of the following statements are true in relation of this presentation? |
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Subsyndromal depression is associated with increased risk of medical
illness. |
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2.
Subsyndromal depression may benefit from counselling. |
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3.
Depression is an independent risk factor for ischaemic heart disease
in men. |
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4.
Depression increases the mortality from ischaemic heart disease. |
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Depression is present in over 45% of patients with myocardial infarction. |
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3.
Depression is an independent risk factor for ischaemic heart disease in
men.
Author's answer: True
Depression itself appears to be an independent risk factor for developing
ischaemic heart disease (IHD) in men but not in women. The risk of ischaemic
heart disease is three times greater among men diagnosed with depression.
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