Cardiovascular Disease

Heart disease

Patients who have had a heart attack have a high risk of developing depression. Between 15% and 20% suffer from depression after a heart attack.

Depression can prolong and complicate the course of heart disease. It is therefore important that you get treated for your depression. The treatment of such a depression allows you to recover more easily and you have a greater chance of avoiding further heart problems.

Stroke

Stroke is one of the most common causes of death in the western world. Prevention and the speedy commencement of treatment have helped more people to survive a stroke. But many have prolonged mental and physical after-effects from a stroke. Approximately 35% will develop depression after a stroke.

If you develop a psychiatric disease after a stroke, your chances of rehabilitation will unfortunately be reduced. You will be functioning less well physically and socially.

Depression after a stroke unfortunately has a tendency to be prolonged.