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Which cardiac comorbidities prompt you to obtain cardiology evaluation before starting stimulant treatment in adults with newly diagnosed ADHD?

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Psychiatry · Thapar Renu K Office

Cardiac conduction abnormalities are a concern, as the heart will be working harder with a stimulant on board, which can worsen conduction abnormalities.

Also, anyone with cardiomyopathy has to be treated carefully, as the cardiac muscle has to work harder with stimulants on board.

In both cases, pa...

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