Key result
Stable CHD is linked to a ~4-fold higher prevalence of Type D personality versus healthy controls.
Why the study?
Is the Type D personality scale valid in a Greek population, and is Type D personality more prevalent in patients with stable coronary heart disease compared to healthy controls?
Case-Control (n=176)
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Is the Type D personality scale valid in a Greek population, and is Type D personality more prevalent in patients with stable coronary heart disease compared to healthy controls?
Absolute Event Rate: 51% vs 12.5%
p-value: p=<0.001
The Type D personality construct is valid in Greek patients, and its prevalence is significantly higher in patients with stable coronary heart disease compared to the general population, correlating with increased anxiety and depression.
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Validates DS14 for Greek CHD assessment; leaves open independent prognostic role beyond depression and diabetes.
Christodoulou et al. (2013) conducted a case-control in Stable coronary heart disease (n=176). Stable coronary heart disease vs. Healthy controls was evaluated on Prevalence of Type D personality (p=<0.001). Stable coronary heart disease was associated with a significantly higher prevalence of Type D personality (51%) compared to healthy controls (12.5%).
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