Depression After Heart Attack, Surgery or Stroke | Healos™
Healos™ Clinical Content TeamPublished on: 26/09/2026
Depression affects about 1 in 5 heart attack survivors and nearly 1 in 3 after stroke. The shared mechanism, why it matters for recovery, and what helps.
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