PTSD increases risk of heart failure

Researchers who reviewed the medical records of 8248 veterans found that those with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were nearly 50% more likely to develop heart failure than veterans without PTSD. The increased risk remained even after researchers controlled for known clinical risk factors and military-specific factors, such as combat service.

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