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Research from G.J. Molloy and co-researchers provides new data on heart disease
December 28th, 2008
In this recently published article, scientists in London, the United Kingdom conducted a study "To test the hypothesis that Type-D personality is associated with elevated cortisol levels in patients 4 months after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Salivary cortisol profiles were measured at home in 70 coronary heart disease patients (Mean age = 60.90 years, SID = 10.7, 17% female) 4 months after hospitalization for ACS." "Eight saliva samples were taken over the course of I day. Thirty eight percent of the ACS patients were defined as Type-D. Cortisol profiles showed a typical diurnal pattern, with low levels in the evening, high levels early in the day. Type-D was not...
Source: Heart Disease Weekly (2008-12-28)
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