Depression Following Thrombotic Cardiovascular Events in Elderly Medicare Beneficiaries: Risk of Morbidity and Mortality

Purpose. Depression and antidepressant use may independently increase the risk of acute myocardial infarction and mortality in adults. However, no studies have looked at the effect of depression on a broader thrombotic event outcome, assessed antidepressant use, or evaluated elderly adults. Methods....

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Main Authors: Christopher M. Blanchette, Linda Simoni-Wastila, Fadia T. Shaya, Denise Orwig, Jason Noel, Bruce Stuart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2009-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2009/194528
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