| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10469686 | Journal of Psychosomatic Research | 2010 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Alexithymia may represent a relevant and independent risk factor for hypertension and carotid atherosclerosis at the population level. None of the putative confounders mediated a relevant proportion of the risk. Prospective studies are needed to confirm this association.
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Authors
Hans Joergen Grabe, Christian Schwahn, Sven Barnow, Carsten Spitzer, Ulrich John, Harald J. Freyberger, Ulf Schminke, Stephan Felix, Henry Völzke,