Stimulant medications, like methylphenidate and amphetamines, have adverse cardiovascular effects, like elevated blood pressure, increasing the risk of cardiovascular events. Join host Geoff Wall as he reviews a new meta-analysis trying to quantify the risk of ADHD medications on cardiovascular outcomes.
The GameChanger
A large meta-analysis did not find an association between medications for ADHD and cardiovascular disease. Several limitations may interfere with the applicability of these results.
Show Segments
00:00 - Introductions
01:38 - Background on ADHD and Stimulant Medications
02:58 - Rationale for Analysis
06:42 - Looking at the Meta-Analysis
11:44 - The GameChanger: Meta-Analysis Findings
17:43 - Connecting to Practice: Addressing Patient Concerns
20:00 - Closing Remarks
Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health
References and Resources
Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases Associated With Medications Used in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Describe the purported mechanism of the potential risk of cardiovascular disease in patients taking stimulant medications
2. Discuss the findings of a recent meta-analysis by Zhang et al on cardiovascular disease and stimulant medications
0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-23-016-H01-P
Initial release date: 01/03/2023
Expiration date: 01/03/2024
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