Background: Although psychological factors play an important role in coronary heart diseases (CHD), it seems there is a need for more researches in this respect. The present study aimed to review psychological factors, including depression, anxiety and stress related to etiology and prognosis of CHD.
Methods: This was a review on medical and psychological literatures, particularly in the years 1995-2012.
Results: As protective factor or risk factor, psychological factors play an important role in CHD.
Conclusion: Given the findings of this study, it seems necessary that we pay attention to psychological factors, as independent risk factors or protective factors for CHD.
Keywords: Anxiety; Coronary Heart Disease; Depression; Psychological Factors; Stress.