Link Between Psychiatric Disorders and Cardiovascular Disease

Research indicates a significant relationship between psychiatric disorders and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, independent of familial factors. A study encompassing over 900,000 subjects reveals that this risk persists for up to 30 years, particularly peaking during the first year after psychiatric diagnosis. While many psychiatric illnesses show a connection to cardiac issues, anorexia stands out as having the highest associated risk. This highlights the necessity for clinicians to closely monitor cardiovascular health in patients diagnosed with psychiatric conditions.