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Post-traumatic stress disorder as a risk factor for major adverse cardiovascular events: a cohort study of a South African medical insurance scheme

20248 citationsOpen accessStellenbosch University

Abstract

Our study provides empirical support for an increased risk of MACEs in males and females with PTSD from a general population sample in South Africa. These findings highlight the importance of monitoring cardiovascular risk among individuals diagnosed with PTSD.

Research topics

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • Cardiac Health and Mental Health
  • Resilience and Mental Health

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DOI: 10.1017/s2045796024000052

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