Psychology 2036A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Circulation, Type A And Type B Personality Theory

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2036A/B
• Professor: Marnie Branfireun

Document Summary

Coronary heart disease results from a reduction in blood low through coronary arteries which supply the heart with blood- causes 90% of heart related deaths. Atherosclerosis- gradual narrowing of coronary arteries because of a build up of fatty deposits. Myocardial ischemia- heart temporarily deprived of adequate blood flow. Myocardial infarction- coronary artery completely blocked, abrupt interruption of blood flow can produce heart attack. Risk factors: smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. Kill women just as much as men- emerge 10 years later in women. Connection between coronary risk and type a personality, which involved self-imposed. Presence of stress and depression can be related to inflammation of arteries. Levels of c-reactive (crp) in blood are a marker for coronary risk and hypertension. Stress is a major risk factor stress and intense reactions to stress. Ambitious, hard driving perfectionists, exceedingly time conscious. Do several things at once, fidget, highly competitive, achievement oriented workaholics.