Blumenthal says another significant problem among heart patients is social isolation - the feeling there is no one on whom they can depend or in whom they can confide. He says patients who suffer from depression or the feeling of social isolation are much more likely to suffer another heart attack. I'm Tom Britt. Blumenthal says the best thing family members can do is be supportive and a good listener, and remember that some minor depression is natural following a heart attack. It's not going to last forever.
Patients get over it and they'll hopefully be back to normal before too long.
Contact the Web Editor .