A genetic exploration of the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder and cardiovascular diseases

Abstract Experiencing a traumatic event may lead to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including symptoms such as flashbacks and hyperarousal. Individuals suffering from PTSD are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but it is unclear why. This study assesses shared genetic liability...

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Main Authors: Eva Lukas, Rada R. Veeneman, Dirk J. A. Smit, Tarunveer S. Ahluwalia, Jentien M. Vermeulen, Gita A. Pathak, Renato Polimanti, Karin J. H. Verweij, Jorien L. Treur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2025-01-01
Series:Translational Psychiatry
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-024-03197-z