Physical Activity and Anger or Emotional Upset as Triggers of Acute Myocardial Infarction

2016137 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Andrew Smyth · Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway

Martin O’Donnell · Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway

Pablo Lamelas · Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway

Koon Teo · Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway

Sumathy Rangarajan · Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway

Salim Yusuf · Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway

Abstract

Physical exertion and anger or emotional upset are triggers associated with first AMI in all regions of the world, in men and women, and in all age groups, with no significant effect modifiers.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Health and Mental Health Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 134, Issue 15, pp. 1059-1067

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.116.023142

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