Open AccessImpact of mood on endothelial function and arterial stiffness in bipolar disorder
Author(s) -
Samantha Schmitz,
Oluchi Abosi,
Jane E. Persons,
Christine A. Sinkey,
Jess G. Fiedorowicz
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
heart and mind
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2468-6484
pISSN - 2468-6476
DOI - 10.4103/hm.hm_20_19
Subject(s) - arterial stiffness , blood pressure , young mania rating scale , cardiology , bipolar disorder , mood , medicine , brachial artery , mania , vascular resistance , psychology , psychiatry
Previous research in bipolar disorder demonstrates greater than expected vascular dysfunction later in the course of illness, proportionate to the cumulative burden of mood symptoms. However, little is known about the effect of acute mood states on vascular function. Here we examine the relation between vascular function and mood state in individuals with bipolar disorder.