Oct. 25, 2026

Balancing Focus and Cardiovascular Risk with ADHD Treatment

Balancing Focus and Cardiovascular Risk with ADHD Treatment
Balancing Focus and Cardiovascular Risk with ADHD Treatment
The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast
Balancing Focus and Cardiovascular Risk with ADHD Treatment

We prescribe ADHD medications to help with focus and impulsivity, but what happens when someone stays on them for years? Today, we're digging into new research that links long-term ADHD medication use to higher cardiovascular risk. It's not a reason to panic, but it is a reason to look twice at the dosages, duration, and how we follow up.

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Published On: 10/26/2026

Duration: 19 minutes, 25 seconds

Joshua Feder, MD, and Mara Goverman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.