Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Increased Risk for Cardiac Ischemia in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Patients

It is a growing concern that long-term untreated posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms may increase the risk of developing a number of medical problems, particularly cardiovascular health. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term for diseases of the heart and blood vessels. There are multiple known risk factors, including age, family history, smoking, ...

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