“Camp” for women suffering from depression – face an increased risk of heart problems

This shows a new study published in the journal of the American College of Cardiology “JACC: Asia” and explores the relationship between depression and cardiovascular disease, shed light on possible mechanisms contributing to gender-based differences and highlights the importance of adapting strategies to prevent and manage cardiovascular disease between men and women. Depression is the third main cause of disease worldwide. Previous investigations indicate that it is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction, angina, stroke and mortality. The study involved 4.1 million people aged 36-52. The study collected body mass index, blood pressure, and fasting laboratory values during their initial health check. As it emerged, the risk ratio of depression for caradiagic diseases was 1.39 for men and 1.64 for women compared to non-depressant participants. Regarding the possible mechanisms that may contribute to this, the authors of the study point out that an explanation is that women may experience more severe and persistent symptoms of depression than men and may be more likely to experience depression during critical periods of hormonal changes, such as pregnancy or menopause. Other mechanisms include the greater sensitivity of women to traditional risk factors when they are depressed, such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity, which may contribute to the development of cardiovascular diseases. Differences in the use of healthcare and treatment between men and women and gender specific differences in biological factors such as genetic and hormonal profiles may also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in women.