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Type A behavior and blood pressure during coronary artery bypass surgery.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6969407     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Systemic hypertension has been reported as common during coronary artery bypass surgery. The coronary-prone Type A behavior pattern has been associated with heightened reactivity of the sympathetic nervous system. Therefore, the possible relationships between the two was explored. Significant correlations were found between systolic blood pressure rise during surgery and interview ratings of overall Type A (p < 0.05), aggressive content (p < 0.01), and job commitment (p < 0.001). A statistically association was also found between diastolic pressure rise and the job commitment rating (p < 0.01). Significant correlations were still present after controlling for the role of physical predictors of blood pressure rise by statistical multiple regression analysis. The data suggest that patients with Type A behavior characteristics manifest an autonomic hyperactivity which is present under general anesthesia. This hyperactivity may contribute to the association of Type A behavior pattern and coronary heart disease.
Authors:
J P Kahn; D S Kornfeld; K A Frank; S S Heller; P F Hoar
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Psychosomatic medicine     Volume:  42     ISSN:  0033-3174     ISO Abbreviation:  Psychosom Med     Publication Date:  1980 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1981-02-19     Completed Date:  1981-02-19     Revised Date:  2007-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0376505     Medline TA:  Psychosom Med     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  407-14     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aggression / psychology
Blood Pressure*
Coronary Artery Bypass*
Coronary Disease / psychology*,  surgery
Female
Humans
Job Satisfaction
Male
Middle Aged
Motivation
Personality*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
MH-12756/MH/NIMH NIH HHS

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