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Can depression affect healing after surgery?

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  1. Donna Hill Howes
     
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    Depression increases the risk of complications following heart surgery. The problems can include increased pain and fatigue (tiredness), which may slow healing or make recovery more difficult.
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    Depression increases the risk of complications following heart surgery. The problems can include increased pain and fatigue (tiredness), which may slow healing or make recovery more difficult. More

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