Title:Depression and its Relation with Uncontrolled Hypertension and Increased Cardiovascular Risk
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Author(s):Erlon Oliveira de Abreu-Silva and Alexandre Baggio Todeschini
Affiliation:Division of Interventional Cardiology, Federal University of Sao Paulo and Kidney Hospital, Address: 719 Dr. Bacelar Street, apt 24. Sao Paulo-SP, Brazil Zip Code: 04026-001.
Keywords:Blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular risk, depression, depressive disorder, hypertension,
uncontrolled hypertension.
Abstract:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality worldwide and hypertension is one of the main
cardiovascular risk factors. A large body of evidence have demonstrated the increased risk for CVD and mortality
associated with uncontrolled hypertension and also the benefits of an adequate blood pressure (BP) control. In some cases,
lack of adherence to treatment found during the evaluation of a subject with poor BP control may be part of a more
complex scenario, as depression. It is known that individuals with depression have a higher risk of CVD-related morbidity
and mortality, and early diagnosis and treatment have beneficial effects.
