Social Network and Coronary Artery Calcification in Asymptomatic Individuals

Willem J. Kop; Daniel S. Berman; Heidi Gransar; Nathan D. Wong; Romalisa Miranda-Peats; Maria D. White; Magnolia Shin; Melissa Bruce; David S. Krantz; Alan Rozanski

doi:10.1097/01.psy.0000161201.45643.8d

Abstract

Social network indices such as being single or widowed are associated with CAC, independent of age and coronary risk factors. Because coronary calcification has been identified as a potential marker of early atherosclerosis, these findings may partially explain the predictive value of limited social networks for future adverse cardiovascular health outcomes.

Keywords

MedicineMarital statusPsychosocialSocioeconomic statusInternal medicineBlood pressureOdds ratioSocial supportDepression (economics)AsymptomaticCardiologyPopulationPsychologyPsychiatryEnvironmental health

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Norwegian Womens Public Health Association

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Year: 2005
Type: article
Volume: 67
Issue: 3
Pages: 343-352
Citations: 82
Access: Closed

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                                    Willem J. Kop, 
                                
                                    Daniel S. Berman, 
                                
                                    Heidi Gransar
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2005). 
                            Social Network and Coronary Artery Calcification in Asymptomatic Individuals. 
                            Psychosomatic Medicine
                            , 67
                            (3)
                            , 343-352.
                            https://doi.org/10.1097/01.psy.0000161201.45643.8d
                        

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DOI: 10.1097/01.psy.0000161201.45643.8d