American scientists have come to the disappointing conclusion: Depression increase the risk of strokes. With women who take antidepressants are at particular risk.
This is the conclusion reached by experts analyzing the data collected during the study Nurses' Health Study, which began in 1976. Under the supervision of physicians were 12 thousand women aged 60 years. From time to time, scientists have evaluated their level of depression, and asked whether they accept the anti-depressants.
At the beginning of the experiment depression was found in 22% of the member experience. Six years later, scientists have recorded a 1033 stroke. Experts estimate that depression increased the risk of stroke by 29%. Among women who took antidepressants, the risk increased to 39%.
According to Dr. Catherine Reksroud, led the study, depressed women are more often alone, a lot of smoke, have extra pounds and led a sedentary lifestyle.
Perhaps the depression is triggered inflammation that can injure blood vessels in the heart and brain.
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