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Genetic Links Found Between ADHD, Autism, and Heart Risks
10/3/2025
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Story summary
- A Mendelian randomization analysis finds genetic links among Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and heart conditions.
- The study spans 14 studies; limitations include European ancestry.
- ADHD is linked to higher risk for coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke.
- ASD shows greater risk of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, with no link to stroke or coronary artery disease.
