Why the study?
Does a history of panic attacks increase the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in postmenopausal women?
Does a history of panic attacks increase the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in postmenopausal women?
A recent history of panic attacks is a significant independent risk factor for incident coronary heart disease, stroke, and all-cause mortality in postmenopausal women.
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May flag higher CHD risk in postmenopausal women; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation before changing practice.
Smoller et al. (2007) studied this question.
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