GUIDELINES: Watch for depression in heart patients, even as they adopt a healthy lifestyle
The guideline, released Monday, includes recommendations that people at risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease be screened for depression. “Depression has a direct impact on cardiovascular outcomes and management.”Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Ottawa SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
The guideline also puts a new focus on understanding and treating depression related to cardiovascular health. “Typical patients with multiple illnesses require the access to many guidelines at the same time, and some recommendations are not harmonized and often seem contradictory,” he said.Article content
“Starting physical activity at any level compared with remaining inactive provides the greatest increment in health benefits, and there are important health benefits even at a lower volume or intensity of physical activity,” the guideline says. Liu said new guidance also recommends people be active throughout the day, not exercise and then remain inactive for the rest of the day.
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