[Arterial Hypertension in Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder]

E A Temnikova1

  • 1Omsk State Medical University, Omsk.

Kardiologiia
|October 23, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Arterial hypertension (AH) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often coexist but are underrecognized. This review highlights the clinical features and management strategies for patients with both AH and PTSD.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Medical Literature Review

Background:

  • Arterial hypertension (AH) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) represent a poorly understood patient group in clinical practice.
  • The prevalence and interplay between AH and PTSD are underestimated, with limited coverage in Russian medical literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical characteristics of AH development and progression in patients with PTSD.
  • To explore current management approaches for individuals experiencing both AH and PTSD.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search conducted on eLibrary.ru and PubMed databases.
  • Keywords included: arterial hypertension, post-traumatic stress disorder, cardiovascular disease, pathogenesis, treatment.
  • Review compiled from 60 relevant sources out of 200 initially identified.

Main Results:

  • The review focuses on the specific clinical presentation of AH in the context of PTSD.
  • It addresses the challenges in managing patients with this dual diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • There is a need for greater physician awareness regarding the co-occurrence of AH and PTSD.
  • Further research and updated guidelines are necessary for effective patient management.

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