Article
Psychiatry
Stephan Goerigk, Matthias A. Reinhard, Barbara B. Barton, Gerrit Burkhardt, Thomas Ehring, Katja Bertsch, Benedikt L. Amann, Nina Sarubin, Elias Seidl, Peter Falkai, Richard Musil, Andrea Jobst, Frank Padberg
Summary: This study demonstrates the promising potential of adverse childhood experiences (ACE) as a transdiagnostic construct. By identifying seven ACE subcategories, the study shows the strong predictive power of these subcategories in relation to psychopathology. The study highlights the importance of integrating co-occurring ACE information to inform diagnostics and treatment.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Steffen Blum, Stefanie Aeschbacher, Michael Coslovsky, Pascal B. Meyre, Philipp Reddiess, Peter Ammann, Paul Erne, Giorgio Moschovitis, Marcello Di Valentino, Dipen Shah, Juerg Schlaepfer, Rahel Mueller, Juerg H. Beer, Richard Kobza, Leo H. Bonati, Elisavet Moutzouri, Nicolas Rodondi, Christine Meyer-Zuern, Michael Kuehne, Christian Sticherling, Stefan Osswald, David Conen
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between types of atrial fibrillation (AF) and adverse outcomes. Through the follow-up of 3843 AF patients, it was found that the type of AF was not associated with the incidence of stroke or systemic embolism.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Danielle S. Burstein, J. William Gaynor, Heather Griffis, Alyssa Ritter, Matthew J. O'Connor, Joseph W. Rossano, Kimberly Y. Lin, Rebecca C. Ahrens-Nicklas
Summary: This study found that increased genetic variant burden, including pathogenic variants and variants of unknown significance (VUS), is associated with worse clinical outcomes in dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) but not in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in pediatric patients. Genetic variants that influence the onset of CM may differ from those driving disease progression, highlighting the potential value of universal genetic testing for risk stratification in pediatric CM.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Kristoffer Tunheim, Toril Dammen, Silje Baardstu, Torbjorn Moum, John Munkhaugen, Costas Papageorgiou
Summary: Psychological distress, including depression and anxiety, and Type-D personality are prevalent in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and associated with poor cardiovascular outcomes. Worry and rumination may be core features responsible for driving psychological distress in these patients. The study found an overlap between depression and negative affectivity, with worry being most strongly associated with anxiety and rumination being most strongly associated with depression and negative affectivity. Targeting worry and/or rumination in the treatment of CHD outpatients presenting with symptoms of psychological distress could be beneficial.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Dirkjan Kauw, Dounya Schoormans, Gertjan Tj Sieswerda, Joost P. Van Melle, Hubert W. Vliegen, Arie P. J. Van Dijk, Mariet S. Hulsbergen-Zwarts, Marco C. Post, Tieneke J. Ansink, Barbara J. M. Mulder, Berto J. Bouma, Mark J. Schuuring
Summary: This study found that adult patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) who have Type D personality traits have a higher risk of mortality.
JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Eun-Hyun Lee, Young Whee Lee, Duckhee Chae, Eun Hee Kang, Hyun-Jung Kang
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the direct and indirect relationship between Type D personality and adverse health outcomes (glycated haemoglobin and health-related quality of life) in people with type 2 diabetes, specifically through the mediating factors of diabetes distress and social isolation. A secondary analysis of data from 524 participants with type 2 diabetes was conducted using the PROCESS macro of SPSS. The results showed that 31.3% of participants had Type D personality, which had a direct effect on health-related quality of life but not on glycated haemoglobin. Type D personality indirectly affected both glycated haemoglobin and health-related quality of life through the mediators of diabetes distress and social isolation.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yini Wang, Guojie Liu, Zhenjuan Zhao, Ling Li, Shi Yin, Xiao Sun, Bo Yu, Xueqin Gao, Ping Lin, Yanjie Yang
Summary: This study found that there is a connection between Type D personality and plaque vulnerability and cardiovascular events in CAD patients. The connection is mediated by pro-inflammatory biomarkers and kynurenine pathway activity.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Adriana Kaplanova
Summary: This study found that type D football players are more afraid of failure, more prone to anxiety, and more likely to experience concentration disruption in sports compared to non-type D players. However, they also show more effort in correcting their behavior. Additionally, negative affectivity and social inhibition are significant predictors of competitive anxiety in football players, while the use of escape strategies can lower somatic anxiety and concentration disruption.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Chang Liu, Devinder Dhindsa, Zakaria Almuwaqqat, Yi-An Ko, Anurag Mehta, Ayman A. Alkhoder, Zahran Alras, Shivang Rajan Desai, Krishan Jignesh Patel, Ananya Hooda, Mohamad Wehbe, Laurence S. Sperling, Yan Sun, Arshed A. Quyyumi
Summary: This cohort study examined the association between very high HDL-C levels (>80 mg/dL) and mortality in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). The results demonstrated a U-shaped association, with higher risk of death in individuals with both low and very high HDL-C levels compared to those with midrange values. Specifically, very high HDL-C levels were associated with increased risk of all-cause death and cardiovascular death. These associations were independent of common genetic polymorphisms associated with high HDL-C levels.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Stephanie M. Liew, Enayet K. Chowdhury, Michael E. Ernst, Julia Gilmartin-Thomas, Christopher M. Reid, Andrew Tonkin, Johannes Neumann, John J. McNeil, David M. Kaye
Summary: This study investigates the cardiovascular effects associated with prescribed opioid use in community-dwelling older adults, finding that opioid use is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Peter P. Harms, Petra P. J. M. Elders, Femke Rutters, Birgit Lissenberg-Witte, Hanno L. Tan, Joline W. J. Beulens, Giel Nijpels, Amber A. Van der Heijden
Summary: This study aims to investigate the association between electrocardiogram abnormalities and major adverse cardiac events in individuals with Type 2 diabetes without pre-existing cardiovascular disease. It was found that ECG abnormalities were associated with an increased risk of heart failure, while only certain abnormalities were associated with coronary heart disease. Regular ECG examinations can help in early detection of heart disease in individuals with Type 2 diabetes without cardiovascular disease.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jennifer A. McCoy, Yuli Y. Kim, Annique Nyman, Lisa D. Levine
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between prolonged labor (=24 hours) and adverse peripartum maternal cardiac outcomes in pregnant patients with congenital heart disease. After adjusting for confounders, it was found that patients who experienced prolonged labor had a 2.7-fold increase in the odds of adverse cardiac outcomes. Particularly, patients who underwent a cesarean delivery after prolonged labor had a 6.8-fold increase in the odds of adverse cardiac outcomes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alexey N. Sumin, Anna V. Shcheglova
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association of type D personality, coping strategies, and cognitive appraisal with annual prognosis after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). The results showed that patients with type D personality had higher incidence of major adverse cardiac events (MACEs) and hospitalization rates after PCI. Patients with poor prognosis tended to prefer a moderate use of the confrontation coping strategy, and patients with MACEs had lower scores in terms of strong emotions and future prospects. Furthermore, type D personality, moderate use of confrontation coping, moderate use of self-control coping, and strong emotions in cognitive appraisal were significantly associated with the development of MACEs.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Andrea Pisesky, Marjolein J. E. Reichert, Charlotte de Lange, Mike Seed, Shi-Joon Yoo, Christopher Z. Lam, Lars Grosse-Wortmann
Summary: Pediatric Fontan patients exhibit ventricular dysfunction, altered myocardial mechanics, and increased fibrotic remodeling. Cumulative exposure to cardiopulmonary bypass and increased aortopulmonary collateral flow are associated with myocardial dysfunction and fibrosis, while cardiac dysfunction, fibrosis, and collateral flow are correlated with adverse outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luis E. Echeverria, Lyda Z. Rojas, Sergio Alejandro Gomez-Ochoa, Oscar L. Rueda-Ochoa, Cristian David Sosa-Vesga, Taulant Muka, James L. Januzzi, Rachel Marcus, Carlos A. Morillo
Summary: Combining NT-proBNP and hs-TnT above their selected cut-off values is associated with a 3-fold increase in the risk of the composite outcome among CCM patients. The use of cardiac biomarkers may improve prognostic evaluation of patients with CCM.
