Why the study?
Does Type D personality increase the risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease?
Population
Patients with cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, peripheral arterial…
Comparison
Type D personality profile vs Absence of Type D personality profile
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports recognition of Type D personality in risk assessment; leaves open whether distress-targeted interventions improve outcomes.
Does Type D personality increase the risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease?
The Type D personality profile identifies psychologically vulnerable patients who are at a threefold increased risk for adverse cardiovascular events, highlighting the importance of recognizing chronic distress in cardiac care.
Denollet et al. (2011) studied this question.
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