Cardiology Advisor (5/21, Stong ) reports, “Adult patients receiving treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for the first time have an increased 10-year risk for stroke, heart failure, and a composite cardiovascular outcome, with a higher risk occurring with a higher dosage, according to a study.” Investigators came to this conclusion after evaluating “the long-term risk for acute coronary syndrome, stroke, and heart failure associated with treatment for ADHD,” using “data from Danish nationwide health registers.” The findings were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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— “ADHD Treatment Linked to Higher Long-Term Risk for Stroke and Heart Failure,”Colby Stong, Cardiology Advisor, May 21, 2024