Scientists from Queen Mary University of London found that angry and anxious people are more likely to develop heart disease. Specifically, these traits were associated with worsening ventricular function, increased arterial stiffness, and myocardial fibrosis. results published In European Heart Journal (ENJ).
The team analyzed X-ray images of the hearts of 36,309 volunteers to examine the link between mental health and myocardial function. Additionally, the researchers determined the character traits inherent in each participant using special personality questionnaires.
It turned out that subjects characterized by neuroticism (a personality trait characterized by restlessness, excitement, anxiety, irritability and self-doubt) were predisposed to developing heart disease.
X-ray images show that people with such a personality structure have dysfunction in the ventricles (the parts of the heart that receive blood from the atria and pump it into the arteries), decreased left ventricular mass, and myocardial fibrosis. These qualities are also associated with increased arterial stiffness. It is stated that the link persists regardless of traditional risk factors for heart problems such as smoking and obesity.
Scientists explained that their discoveries highlight the mutual influence of mental and physical health. They suggested that psychotherapy may be effective in reducing the risk of heart disease.
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