Samuele Cortese, M.D.

In this insightful discussion, Dr. Samuele Cortese, an expert in ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders, delves into the complex relationship between heart health and ADHD stimulant medications. He shares groundbreaking findings on the long-term impacts of these medications, including potential cardiovascular risks and the importance of monitoring. The conversation also touches on the benefits of stimulant use in reducing various risks like accidents and mortality, offering a nuanced perspective on balancing treatment efficacy with heart health considerations.

Dr. Samuele Cortese, a prominent ADHD researcher from the University of Southampton, discusses critical findings on the intersection of heart health and ADHD treatment. He explains how long-term stimulant use can be safe with proper monitoring, despite some elevated blood pressure risks. Cortese emphasizes the benefits of stimulants in reducing mortality and substance misuse. He also urges individualized assessments for elderly patients, addressing misconceptions about stimulant addiction, and promotes a new evidence platform for informed treatment decisions.