1 Aug 2025 • Individuals with mental health disorders (MHDs)—including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder—face significantly higher risks of heart failure and cardiovascular events, even without prior CVD.

Key Findings:

• Adjusted hazard ratios for heart failure ranged from 1.25 (depression) to 1.57 (bipolar disorder), with composite CVD risk also elevated (HRs 1.22–1.38).
• These associations were significant only in women.
• The findings highlight a gender-specific vulnerability and the need to incorporate mental health screening into cardiovascular risk assessments for more effective, holistic prevention.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology | Read Full Story