Risk of stroke among patients with post-traumatic stress disorder: nationwide longitudinal study

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Mu‐Hong Chen · Chang Gung University

Tai‐Long Pan · Chang Gung University of Science and Technology

Cheng‐Ta Li · National Yang Ming University Hospital

Shu‐Chen Wei · Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Ying-Sheue Chen · National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Ying-Chiao Lee · Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Shih‐Jen Tsai

Abstract

Individuals with PTSD have an increased risk of developing any stroke and ischaemic stroke. Further studies are required to investigate the underlying mechanisms.

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances

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Published in: The British Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 206, Issue 4, pp. 302-307

DOI: 10.1192/bjp.bp.113.143610

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Risk of stroke among patients with post-traumatic stress disorder: nationwide longitudinal study

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