Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Cardiovascular Diseases: A Cohort Study of Men and Women Involved in Cleaning the Debris of the World Trade Center Complex [Original Articles]
Conclusions:
This cohort study confirms that PTSD is a risk factor for MI and stroke of similar magnitude in men and women, independent of depression.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - Category: Cardiology Authors: Remch, M., Laskaris, Z., Flory, J., Mora-McLaughlin, C., Morabia, A. Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Women Original Articles Source Type: research
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