Psychology 2035A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Circulation, Type A And Type B Personality Theory
12 Dec 2017
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Hd accounts for nearly 27% of the deaths in us. Coronary heart disease results from a reduction in blood flow though the coronary arteries, which supply the heart with blood. Atherosclerosis is a gradual narrowing of the coronary arteries caused by the buildup of fatty deposits: can cause myocardial ischemia where the heart is deprived of adequate blood and a brief moment of chest pain (angina) If the artery is completely blocked it causes a heart attack aka myocardial infarction. Smoking and diabetes are stronger risk factors for women than men. These heart diseases occur in women 10 years later than in men. Swelling and reddening of arteries in the heart plays a key role in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis: stress anxiety and depression effect inflammation. Hostility and coronary heart disease: the 2 cardiologists found that stress is a major factor, the type a personality includes, strong competitive orientation, anger and hostility.
