Psychosocial correlates of atrial natriuretic peptide: a marker of vascular health.
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Journal Article
BACKGROUND: Psychosocial factors have been associated with cardiovascular outcomes, but few studies have examined the association between psychosocial function and natriuretic peptides. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to determine the predictive value of hostility, anger, and social support in relation to atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), a marker of vascular health, among middle-aged men. METHODS: One hundred twenty-one men (mean age = 39.8 years, SD = 4.1) underwent assessments of ANP and completed the Cook-Medley Hostility Scale, the Spielberger State-Trait Anger Scale, and the Interview Schedule for Social Interaction. RESULTS: Higher levels of hostility (β = 0.22 [95 % CI 0.04, 0.40], P = 0.032) and trait anger (β = 0.18 [95 % CI 0.01, 0.37], P = 0.044) were associated with greater ANP levels. In contrast, higher perceived social support was also associated with lower ANP levels, (β = -0.19 [95 % CI -0.05, -0.41], P = 0.010). CONCLUSIONS: Psychosocial factors, including hostility, anger, and social support, are associated with varying ANP levels among middle-aged men, independent of cardiovascular and behavioral risk factors.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Smith, P; Tuomisto, MT; Blumenthal, J; Sherwood, A; Parkkinen, L; Kähönen, M; Pörsti, I; Majahalme, S; Turjanmaa, V
Published Date
- February 2013
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 45 / 1
Start / End Page
- 99 - 109
PubMed ID
- 22996638
Pubmed Central ID
- 22996638
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1532-4796
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1007/s12160-012-9414-1
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England