Why the study?
Does bipolar disorder increase the risk of cardiovascular mortality compared to the general population?
Population
17,101 persons diagnosed with bipolar disorder between 1987 and 2006 out of the entire population of Sweden
Comparison
Bipolar disorder diagnosis vs General population of Sweden
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
20 years
Authors
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May warrant closer CVD surveillance in bipolar disorder; leaves open whether interventions reduce excess mortality.
Does bipolar disorder increase the risk of cardiovascular mortality compared to the general population?
Persons with bipolar disorder have a significantly increased risk of premature cardiovascular mortality, highlighting the need for improved prevention and equitable cardiovascular care in this population.
Westman et al. (2013) studied this question.
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