Table 1: Treatment and recommendations. |
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Stress and anxiety |
I |
IIa |
IIb |
III |
Non-pharmacological approach10-15 |
|
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Refer to programs based on positive psychology |
|
A |
|
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Meditation |
|
B |
|
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Mindfulness |
|
B |
|
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Physical activity and a healthy diet |
A |
|
|
|
Pharmacological approach12,13 |
|
|
|
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Benzodiazepines (clonazepam, lorazepam, alprazolam) Examine drug-drug interaction with statins |
B |
|
|
|
Depression |
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Non-pharmacological approach10-15 |
|
|
|
|
Cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral activation, and interpersonal psychotherapy Mild-moderate depression: cognitive-behavioral and problem-solving therapy Moderate to severe depression: cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal therapy |
B |
|
|
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MBTC: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (relapse prevention) |
|
B |
|
|
Physical activity and a healthy diet |
A |
|
|
|
Pharmacological approach12,13 |
|
|
|
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CVD patients: use of serotonin reuptake inhibitors: escitalopram, sertraline |
B |
|
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CVD = cardiovascular disease. |