Publications [#270679] of James A. Blumenthal

Journal Articles

1. Smith, P; Tuomisto, MT; Blumenthal, J; Sherwood, A; Parkkinen, L; Kähönen, M; Pörsti, I; Majahalme, S; Turjanmaa, V (2013). Psychosocial correlates of atrial natriuretic peptide: a marker of vascular health.. Annals of Behavioral Medicine : a Publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, 45(1), 99-109.
   (last updated on 2024/01/01)

   Abstract:
   BACKGROUND: Psychosocial factors have been associated with cardiovascular outcomes, but few studies have examined the association between psychosocial function and natriuretic peptides. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to determine the predictive value of hostility, anger, and social support in relation to atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), a marker of vascular health, among middle-aged men. METHODS: One hundred twenty-one men (mean age = 39.8 years, SD = 4.1) underwent assessments of ANP and completed the Cook-Medley Hostility Scale, the Spielberger State-Trait Anger Scale, and the Interview Schedule for Social Interaction. RESULTS: Higher levels of hostility (β = 0.22 [95 % CI 0.04, 0.40], P = 0.032) and trait anger (β = 0.18 [95 % CI 0.01, 0.37], P = 0.044) were associated with greater ANP levels. In contrast, higher perceived social support was also associated with lower ANP levels, (β = -0.19 [95 % CI -0.05, -0.41], P = 0.010). CONCLUSIONS: Psychosocial factors, including hostility, anger, and social support, are associated with varying ANP levels among middle-aged men, independent of cardiovascular and behavioral risk factors.