Why the study?
Is Type D personality associated with adverse outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease?
Population
Patients with cardiovascular disease, including ischemic heart disease, heart failure, peripheral arterial…
Design
Review
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Supports incorporating Type D assessment into CVD prognosis; leaves open whether interventions targeting personality improve outcomes.
Is Type D personality associated with adverse outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease?
Type D personality is an emerging risk factor associated with significantly worse prognosis and quality of life across multiple cardiovascular disease populations.
Pedersen et al. (2006) studied this question.
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