Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Is Associated With Elevated Risk of Incident Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack in Women Veterans.

Ramin Ebrahimi Paul A Dennis Carlos A Alvarez Annie-Laurie W Shroyer Jean C Beckham Jennifer A Sumner

Published in: Journal of the American Heart Association (2024)

Findings indicate a strong association of PTSD with incident stroke/TIA in women veterans. Research is needed to determine whether addressing PTSD and its downstream consequences can offset this risk.

Keyphrases

posttraumatic stress disorder
cerebral ischemia
polycystic ovary syndrome
atrial fibrillation
cardiovascular disease
pregnancy outcomes
breast cancer risk
cervical cancer screening
blood brain barrier
pregnant women
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
brain injury