Cardiology expert urges heart patients to prioritize mental health

Dr. Khaled Al-Nemer, consultant and professor of cardiology and arterial catheterization, has emphasized the importance of heart patients paying attention to their mental health.

Al-Nemer stated on the X platform that heart patients should prioritize their mental well-being just as they do their blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

He added that one in five patients with coronary artery disease suffers from severe depression, which can affect sleep, activity, and adherence to treatment. After a heart attack, depression is also linked to increased complications and mortality. Therefore, patients should not hide their struggles and must take care of their mental health.

View the post on X