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Negative affect, including anger and hostility, is linked to endothelial dysfunction, an early sign of cardiovascular disease. Suppressed anger in women and hostility in men correlate with poorer blood vessel function.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Biology

Background:

  • Trait negative affect is a known risk marker for cardiovascular disease.
  • Mechanisms linking negative affect to cardiovascular disease remain unclear.
  • Endothelial dysfunction is an early indicator of cardiovascular disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between trait anger, hostility, depression, and anxiety with endothelial dysfunction.
  • To utilize brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) as a measure of endothelial function.
  • To explore these relationships in healthy older adults.

Main Methods:

  • 332 healthy older adults participated in the study.
  • Measures included the Beck Anxiety and Depression Inventories, Cook-Medley Hostility Scale, and Spielberger State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory.
  • Brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) was assessed.

Main Results:

  • Women exhibited greater FMD than men, alongside higher reported anxiety.
  • Men reported higher levels of hostility.
  • Smaller FMD in women was associated with higher 'Anger In' scores.
  • A trend suggested smaller FMD in men was associated with higher hostility.

Conclusions:

  • Endothelial dysfunction is positively associated with hostility and anger suppression in healthy older adults.
  • These findings suggest negative affect may impact cardiovascular health early in the disease process.
  • Understanding these psychological links can inform cardiovascular disease prevention strategies.