Clinical & Experimental Cardiology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9880
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2155-9880
+44 1300 500008
Maria Dillon
University of Cardiac Research Institute,Ireland
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Clin Exp Cardiology
Background: Research has shown that individuals with Type D personality are more likely to exhibit abnormal cardiovascular reactivity to stressors when compared to other personality types. The present study investigated individuals with Type D personality and their cardiovascular reactivity to stressors. Methods: The sample consisted of 97 participants, aged between 18 and 53. Type D personality was assessed using the DS14. A moderate level of stress was induced using the stress task. This involved a speech component and a maths component. Cardiovascular reactivity was measured using a Finapre Finometer Pro. Results: Although no significant effect on cardiovascular reactivity was found between Type D and non-Type D personality, when split by gender it was found that Type D males showed a significantly reduced heart rate (HR) when exposed to the stressor, whereas Type D females showed a significantly increased HR when exposed to the same stressor. This effect was stronger in males. Conclusion: It would appear that the specific cardiovascular mechanisms through which Type D and non-Type D individuals are affected, differ by gender. Further research with a larger sample would be required to improve generalizability.
She is working as an Assistant professor in University ofof Cardiac Research Institute, Ireland. She has published 20 articles.
E-mail: maria.v.dillon1@gmail.com