Hearts and Minds: Linking Cardiovascular Disease with PTSD

PTSD is commonly considered a psychiatric disorder arising after exposure to severe psychological trauma, from witnessing a natural disaster act to experiencing violence, injury or wartime combat. But there is growing evidence that PTSD is associated with major risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as obesity and hypertension, and is linked to severe outcomes, such as heart failure. A new analysis describes scientific evidence and next steps.

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