IMPORTANCE Use of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications has increased substantially over the past decades. However, the potential risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) associated with long-term ADHD medication use remains unclear. OBJECTIVE To assess the association between long-term use of ADHD medication and the risk of CVD. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This case-control study included individuals in Sweden aged 6 to 64 years who received an incident diagnosis of ADHD or ADHD medication dispensation between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2020. Data...
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are positive for antiphospholipid (aPL) antibody isotypes immunoglobulin (Ig)G/IgM and lupus anticoagulant (LA) have an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), according t...
The prevalence of overweight and obesity has reached pandemic proportions. Obesity is known to increase the risk for Type 2 diabetes and hypertension, as well as the risk for overt cardiovascular (CV) disease, including myocardial infarction, heart f...