Blood pressure in bipolar disorder: evidence of elevated pulse pressure and associations between mean pressure and mood instability

Blood pressure in bipolar disorder: evidence of elevated pulse pressure and associations between mean pressure and mood instability

Abstract Background Bipolar disorder (BD) is associated with excess and premature cardiovascular mortality. Elevated blood pressure (BP) is a leading contributor to cardiovascular risk. However, few studies have examined BP in BD in comparison to other psychiatric disorders. Furthermore, the associa...

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Main Authors: Niall M. McGowan, Molly Nichols, Amy C. Bilderbeck, Guy M. Goodwin, Kate E. A. Saunders
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-02-01
Series:International Journal of Bipolar Disorders
Subjects:
Blood pressure
Mood instability
Bipolar disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Ecological momentary assessment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40345-020-00209-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40345-020-00209-x

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