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Explain the relationship between depression and heart disease.

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People with depression may have uncommonly sticky platelets, the tiny cells that cause blood to clot. In patients with heart disease, this can accelerate atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and increase the chance of heart attack. Some studies show that treating depression make platelets less sticky again.

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Heart disease can be a side effect from Depression. Hope this truly helps on your path to success. 
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