1,250 cardiac arrest survivors' study at Amsterdam University Medical Centre found increased anxiety/depression rates in women compared to men, with a 50% rise in antidepressant prescriptions for women in the first year.
Women who survive cardiac arrest are more likely to experience increased rates of anxiety and depression than men, according to a study at Amsterdam University Medical Centre. The study analyzed 5-year socioeconomic data of 1,250 cardiac arrest survivors, with a 50% increase in antidepressant prescriptions for women in the first year, compared to men. Researchers suggest more support is needed for cardiac arrest survivors.
July 09, 2024
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