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The Doctor is in... ADHD Meds & Heart Risk: Research Recap with an Epidemiologist

The Doctor is in... ADHD Meds & Heart Risk: Research Recap with an Epidemiologist

Season 1 Episode 77 Published 1 year, 9 months ago
Description

Can your ADHD meds increase the risk of heart disease but still lower overall risk of early death? Some data says, "Yes!"

Don't miss this week's Research Recap, featuring Dr. Fred Hooven, Professor of Public Health. We called in an expert for this topic to ensure we could deliver the highest quality of information in the simplest of terms.

Curious about what's inside?

  • Many reminders to talk to your personal doctor
  • Discussion of study design and why this is important
  • Heart risk vs overall mortality risk - lets untangle this


If you want more Research Recaps featuring experts in their field, let us know in the comments!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)


References:

  1. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medications and Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases
  2. Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk Associated With Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults
  3. ADHD Pharmacotherapy and Mortality in Individuals With ADHD



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