Coronary Artery Calcification Scores and Mortality in Veterans with Mood Disorders
Amelotte, Elizabeth
Amelotte, Elizabeth
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Cardiovascular disease and mood disorders are both of high incidence in the United States and it is imperative to explore how they relate. This retrospective study uses electronic health records (EHR) from patients who received CT scans from the Providence Veteran Affairs Medical Center. A diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), PTSD, or schizophrenia was obtained from patients' EHRs. CAC scores were evaluated as a categorical variable of no, low moderate, and severe disease. Using STATA to evaluate relationships between PTSD, CAC scores, and cardiovascular events, PTSD was found to provide a modest protective effect on patients with severe disease.
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Undergraduate
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2024-01-01