Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Relation between ventricular arrhythmias and psychological profile.

K Orth-Gomér, M E Edwards, L Erhardt

    Acta Medica Scandinavica
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Depression may contribute to ventricular arrhythmias in healthy men, but not those with existing heart disease. This finding highlights the importance of mental health in cardiovascular well-being.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Leveraging invasive mussel contaminant survey data for stepwise prioritization of chemicals of potential concern in the Great Lakes basin.

    Environmental toxicology and chemistry·2025
    Same author

    Understanding European patterns of deprescribing antithrombotic medication during end-of-life care in patients with cancer.

    Thrombosis research·2024
    Same author

    Persistence of arctic-alpine flora during 24,000 years of environmental change in the Polar Urals.

    Scientific reports·2019
    Same author

    Meta-analysis reveals that pollinator functional diversity and abundance enhance crop pollination and yield.

    Nature communications·2019
    Same author

    Breastfeeding initiation: An in-depth qualitative analysis of the perspectives of women and midwives using Social Cognitive Theory.

    Midwifery·2017
    Same author

    DNA from soil mirrors plant taxonomic and growth form diversity.

    Molecular ecology·2012

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Psychology
    • Preventive Medicine

    Background:

    • Ventricular arrhythmias pose significant health risks.
    • The interplay between psychological factors and cardiac health requires further investigation.
    • Identifying non-cardiac risk factors for arrhythmias is crucial for preventive strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between psychological characteristics and ventricular arrhythmias.
    • To determine if psychological states influence arrhythmia severity in men with and without ischemic heart disease (IHD).

    Main Methods:

    • 150 men were studied: 50 with manifest IHD, 50 with IHD risk indicators, and 50 healthy controls.
    • 24-hour Holter monitoring was used to record arrhythmias.
    • Psychological assessments included the Emotions Profile Index and the Structured Interview for pattern A behavior.

    Main Results:

    • A depressive emotional state was significantly associated with prognostically severe ventricular arrhythmias in healthy men.
    • This association was not observed in men with overt IHD or IHD risk indicators.
    • Depressiveness emerged as the second most important factor, after high age, for severe arrhythmias in healthy men.

    Conclusions:

    • A depressive emotional state may play a role in the development of ventricular arrhythmias in individuals without established cardiovascular disease.
    • These findings suggest that psychological interventions could be a valuable adjunct in managing arrhythmia risk in specific populations.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms linking depression and ventricular arrhythmias in the absence of IHD.

    Related Experiment Videos