Sex and gender-stratified risks of psychological factors for adverse clinical outcomes in patients with ischemic heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Smaardijk V.R.; Maas A.H.E.M.; Lodder P.; Kop W.J.; Mommersteeg P.M.C.
  • Type
    Original research
  • Journal
    International Journal of Cardiology
  • Publication Date
    2020
  • Abstract

    Background: Psychological factors are associated with adverse prognosis in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD). However, it is unknown whether these risk factors differ between women and men.

    Method(s): PubMed, EMBASE, and PsycINFO were searched to identify studies assessing the risk of psychological factors for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in samples with IHD. Psychological factors included anger/hostility, anxiety, depression, psychological distress, social support, Type A behavior pattern, Type D personality, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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