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Bipolar disorder.

S C Dilsaver1

  • 1Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus.

American Family Physician
|September 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
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Bipolar illness is a heritable mood disorder with early onset, increasing suicide and cardiovascular disease risks. Early identification and intervention are crucial for managing this lifelong condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Genetics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Bipolar illness is a severe, heritable mood disorder.
  • Characterized by recurrent depressive and manic episodes.
  • Onset typically occurs before age 25, with risk spanning a lifetime.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize key characteristics of bipolar illness.
  • To highlight associated risks and mortality.
  • To underscore the lifelong impact of the disorder.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of bipolar disorder characteristics.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data on onset and risk factors.
  • Review of mortality data, including suicide and cardiovascular disease.

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Main Results:

  • Bipolar illness has a mean age of onset under 25.
  • Risk extends from prepuberty through senescence.
  • Fifteen percent of individuals with bipolar disorder commit suicide.
  • Increased risk of cardiovascular disease is associated with bipolar disorder.

Conclusions:

  • Bipolar illness is a serious, lifelong mood disorder.
  • Associated with significant mortality risks, including suicide.
  • Carries an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease, necessitating comprehensive management.