Health Buzz: Depression Hikes Heart Failure Risk and Other Health News

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I know the feeling of heart problems and being depressed at the same time ive been through it and still am know and trying my hardest to get through it every day of my life little by little its not easy for me but i live on and be happy and not think about it so much.

Thomasie Wieser of PA 9:42AM April 15, 2009

One of the causes of depression in heart disease and post heart surgery is medication. Multiple drugs used to help the heart have, as a side effect, depression. This is a dilemma for those who must take these medicines. Study the medicines and look at the side effects-not good.

Pat O'Larick of IA 12:28PM April 14, 2009

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