Schizophrenia
Conditions
Keywords
schizophrenia, cardiovascular disorders, prevalence
Brief summary
Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder, affecting 600,000 patients in France. Patients with schizophrenia have life expectancy decrease from 10 to 20 years because of cardiovascular death. Cardiovascular risk factors are numerous: inadequate diet, smoking, alcohol consumption, diabetes, obesity. Primary prevention of cardiovascular risk in patients suffering from schizophrenia is difficult because of understaff in general practitioners and psychiatrists.
Detailed description
The aim of the study is to describe prevalence of cardiovascular disorders in patients aged 40 and more with schizophrenia.
Interventions
electrocardiogram
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* male or female * aged of 40 and more * with schizophrenia * agreeing to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| QRS morphology | Day 0 | variation of QRS waves according a standard 12-lead ECG |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| cardiac rhythm | Day 0 | cardiac rhythm disorder according a standard 12-lead ECG |
Countries
France