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[Type A behaviour pattern and hypercholesterolemia in elder patients]
Insights
Type A behavior pattern is linked to higher serum cholesterol and lower BMI in hypercholesterolemia patients. Gender and age influence this relationship, requiring consideration in future studies.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Behavioral Science
- Metabolic Research
Context:
- Hypercholesterolemia is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
- Type A behavior pattern is a personality trait characterized by competitiveness and time urgency.
- Understanding the interplay between behavior and lipid metabolism is crucial for preventative health strategies.
Purpose:
- To investigate the association between Type A behavior pattern and hypercholesterolemia.
- To analyze differences in lipid profiles (serum total cholesterol, triglyceride) and Body Mass Index (BMI) between Type A and Type B individuals.
- To explore the influence of gender and age on the relationship between Type A behavior and lipid metabolism.
Summary:
- A study of 109 hypercholesterolemic patients revealed significantly higher serum total cholesterol (p < 0.01) and lower BMI (p < 0.05) in the Type A behavior group compared to the Type B group.
- No significant difference in serum triglyceride levels was observed between the two groups.
- Serum total cholesterol was notably higher in women and individuals in their 60s, irrespective of BMI, suggesting gender and age are important moderators.
Impact:
- This research indicates a connection between Type A behavior and altered lipid metabolism.
- The findings highlight the necessity of considering demographic factors like gender and age when examining the impact of behavior on lipid profiles.
- Results contribute to a more nuanced understanding of cardiovascular risk factors, potentially informing personalized health interventions.
Abstract:
To examine the relationship between type A behavior pattern and hypercholesterolemia, we recruited 109 primary hypercholesterolemic patients without treatment for hyperlipidemia (30 males and 79 females) and then classified them according to Maeda's questionnaire into two groups; type A group (16 males and 35 females, aged 73.1 +/- 8.7) and type B group (14 males and 44 females, aged 71.3 +/- 8.7). We studied serum total cholesterol, serum triglyceride and BMI. Serum total cholesterol was shown significantly higher in type A group than that in type B (233.0 +/- 22.8 vs 223.9 +/- 14.2 p < 0.01) and BMI lower (24.0 +/- 3.9 vs 25.4 +/- 3.9 p < 0.05), however, there was no significant difference in serum triglyceride between two groups (148.96 +/- 8.2 vs 134.0 +/- 48.8). Although there was no significant difference in BMI, serum total cholesterol was significantly higher in the women's group and in the 60s. This study suggests that type A behavior pattern is related to lipid metabolism, however we should take gender and age into consideration to study the relationship between type A behavior pattern and lipid metabolism.