Abstract
Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental health disorder that is frequently encountered in primary care. Many patients with depression may actually have bipolar disorder. The management of bipolar disorder requires proper diagnosis and awareness or referral for appropriate pharmacologic therapy. Patients with bipolar disorder require primary care management for comorbidities such as cardiovascular and metabolic disorders.
Keywords:
Bipolar disorder; Lithium; Manic; Mood stabilizers.
Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
MeSH terms
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Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
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Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use
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Antimanic Agents / therapeutic use
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Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use
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Bipolar Disorder / complications
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Bipolar Disorder / diagnosis*
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Bipolar Disorder / therapy*
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Cardiovascular Diseases / complications
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Comorbidity
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Diabetes Complications / epidemiology
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Humans
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Primary Health Care / organization & administration*
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Self Care
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Substance-Related Disorders / complications
Substances
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Anticonvulsants
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Antidepressive Agents
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Antimanic Agents
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Antipsychotic Agents