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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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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Depression increases the mortality from ischaemic heart disease.
Author's answer: True
Untreated depression increases the mortality and morbidity of IHD (10).
The mechanism for this well recognised risk factor is not known.
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