Exploring the link between anxiety, depression, and deep vein thrombosis risk through stress-related neural mechanisms.
- Anxiety and depression have been found to significantly increase the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a serious condition involving blood clot formation in deep veins.
- Stress-related neural mechanisms, systemic inflammation, and impaired autonomic nervous system function were identified as potential pathways through which anxiety and depression may increase the risk of DVT.
- The study suggests that anxiety disorders and depression should be considered important and independent risk factors for DVT.
- Future research should focus on reducing stress-related neural activity as a possible intervention to decrease the risk of incident DVT and potentially prevent recurrent cases.
- Behavioral and pharmacological strategies aimed at treating anxiety disorders and depression may have a positive impact on reducing the risk of DVT.
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Psychiatry & Mental Health, Pulmonary Medicine, Cardiology