Which of the following is true of the link between depression and the risk of recurrent heart attacks and mortality in individuals with coronary heart disease (CHD) ?

A) Depression doubles the risk.
B) Depression increases the risk eight-fold.
C) Depression reduces the risk.
D) There is no correlation between the two.

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)

A disease characterized by the build-up of plaque in the coronary arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart.

Depression

A common but serious mood disorder featuring persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities.

Recurrent Heart Attacks

Experiencing multiple episodes of myocardial infarction, which is the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die.