Schizophrenia Shows Increased Risk for Cardiac Repolarization Heterogeneity

Summary: People with schizophrenia often have heart rhythm problems. For a long time, doctors thought these heart issues were just side effects of strong medications. However, a new study shows that schizophrenia itself might cause these heart risks. Researchers looked at thousands of patients and found hidden changes in their heartbeats, even in those not taking any drugs. This means doctors should look closely at the heart health of anyone with schizophrenia, not just their mental health.

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