| Autor: |
Eriksson, M. D. (Mia D.), Eriksson, J. G. (Johan G.), Kautiainen, H. (Hannu), Salonen, M. K. (Minna K.), Mikkola, T. M. (Tuija M.), Kajantie, E. (Eero), Wasenius, N. (Niko), von Bonsdorff, M. (Mikaela), Korhonen, P. (Päivi), Laine, M. K. (Merja K.) |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
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| Popis: |
Background: Depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are major causes of global disease burden that are interrelated through mostly unknown mechanisms. We studied the relationship of melancholic and non-melancholic depressive symptoms with arterial stiffness, an important underlying mechanism of CVD. Methods: The Helsinki Birth Cohort Study recruited 683 previously extensively phenotyped subjects for this sub-study. Cross-sectional data along with responses regarding depressive symptoms were obtained for each participant. For evaluation of depressive symptoms, the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)and subscales were used to measure melancholic and non-melancholic depressive symptoms. Arterial stiffness was assessed as pulse wave velocity (PWV) that was measured between the carotid and radial artery, and carotid and femoral artery. Results: Of the participants, 532 scored |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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