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Purpose of review <p>The increasing prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) makes it important to study the cardiovascular implications of this disease and the drugs used to treat it. As more patients are diagnosed with ADHD across the world and these medications are prescribed more, it is imperative to understand the cardiovascular risk profile associated with these medications. This narrative review will highlight the importance of considering cardiovascular risk factors inherent to ADHD and the medications currently used to treat it.</p> Recent findings <p>Chronic sympathetic activation as caused by ADHD therapies has numerous effects on the cardiovascular system including an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. These changes could potentially lead to heart failure, arrythmias or even sudden cardiac death.</p> Summary <p>While a few studies that have shown no correlation between ADHD medications and cardiovascular effects, current guidelines recommend a thorough assessment prior to initiating treatment and periodic monitoring during treatment.</p>

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Cardiovascular Risk Associated with the Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults

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    2025年4月7日

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  • Aditi Kothari,
  • John Paul Aparece,
  • Raul del Toro Mijares

摘要

Purpose of review

The increasing prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) makes it important to study the cardiovascular implications of this disease and the drugs used to treat it. As more patients are diagnosed with ADHD across the world and these medications are prescribed more, it is imperative to understand the cardiovascular risk profile associated with these medications. This narrative review will highlight the importance of considering cardiovascular risk factors inherent to ADHD and the medications currently used to treat it.

Recent findings

Chronic sympathetic activation as caused by ADHD therapies has numerous effects on the cardiovascular system including an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. These changes could potentially lead to heart failure, arrythmias or even sudden cardiac death.

Summary

While a few studies that have shown no correlation between ADHD medications and cardiovascular effects, current guidelines recommend a thorough assessment prior to initiating treatment and periodic monitoring during treatment.