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Cardiovascular Risk Predicts White Matter Hyperintensities, Brain Atrophy and Treatment Resistance in Major Depressive Disorder: Role of Genetic Liability.
Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica - 1 Jun 2025
Paolini Marco, Maccario Melania, Saredi Virginia, Verri Anna, Calesella Federico, Raffaelli Laura, Lorenzi Cristina, Spadini Sara, Zanardi Raffaella, Colombo Cristina, Poletti Sara, Benedetti Francesco
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INTRODUCTION: Depressive disorders are a leading cause of global disease burden, particularly with the challenge of treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Research points to a complex bidirectional relationship between cardiovascular (CV) risk factors and TRD, with CV risk negatively impacting brain structure and potentially influencing antidepressant resistance. Moreover, the association between depression and...
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