Anxiety disorders and cardiovascular disease

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  • Anxiety and its associated disorders are common in patients with cardiovascular disease and may significantly influence cardiac health.

  • Anxiety disorders are associated with the onset and progression of cardiac disease, and in many instances have been linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes, including mortality.

  • Given the associations between anxiety disorders and poor cardiac health, the timely and accurate identification and treatment of these conditions is of the utmost importance.

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Agreed. Anxiety is frequently seen in patients with cardiovascular disease and can negatively impact heart health. It is associated with the development, progression, and poor prognosis of cardiac conditions, including increased risk of arrhythmias, hypertension, and even mortality. Anxiety can also affect treatment adherence, lead to lifestyle neglect (e.g., poor diet, lack of exercise), and worsen quality of life

Therefore, early recognition and proper management of anxiety and related disorders are essential for improving both mental well-being and cardiac outcomes

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