Elevated lipid levels in Vietnam veterans with chronic posttraumatic stress disorder.
Biol Psychiatry
; 45(3): 374-7, 1999 Feb 01.
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de En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10023518
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Elevated cholesterol levels have been reported in panic disorder and anger attacks, but not major depression. No data have been reported in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).METHODS:
Seventy-three male Vietnam veterans with chronic (PTSD) had serum lipid screening upon entry to a 90-day inpatient program.RESULTS:
Elevated cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, triglycerides, and reduced high-density lipoprotein, were frequent in Vietnam veterans with chronic PTSD and are significant risk factors for coronary artery disease.CONCLUSIONS:
Routine lipid screening may be warranted in this at-risk population. Altered lipid levels may result from activation of the noradrenergic system.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Anciens combattants
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Troubles psychiques liés à la guerre
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Lipides
Type d'étude:
Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limites:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Langue:
En
Journal:
Biol Psychiatry
Année:
1999
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
États-Unis d'Amérique