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[Psychological aspects and essential arterial hypertension]
1Departamento de Psicologia Médica e Psiquiatria, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas-UNICAMP, SP.
Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
|June 18, 1998
Summary
Psychological factors, including emotional withdrawal and anxiety, are linked to essential arterial hypertension. Blocking emotional expression may contribute to the development of hypertension.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cardiology
- Psychosomatic Medicine
Context:
- Essential arterial hypertension (EAH) etiology involves organic, hereditary, and psychological factors.
- Individual psychological variations play a significant role in EAH development.
Purpose:
- To investigate psychological processes in the etiology of essential arterial hypertension.
- To identify personality traits and emotional responses associated with EAH.
Summary:
- A study of 20 hypertensive patients using psychological interviews and the Rorschach Test revealed immature personality traits and emotional withdrawal.
- Hypertensive individuals exhibited inadequate affectivity and blocked emotional expression, alongside anxiety.
- These psychological factors may impact the autonomic nervous system, leading to hypertensive crises.
Impact:
- Findings suggest that psychological interventions could be a valuable adjunct in managing essential arterial hypertension.
- Understanding the psychosomatic aspects of EAH can lead to more holistic patient care.
- This research highlights the importance of considering emotional well-being in cardiovascular health.