Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2936194 | International Journal of Cardiology | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Type D personality was independently associated with increased circulating levels of TNF-α and sTNFR2 in patients with CHF. This study provides the strongest evidence to date that chronic emotional distress may be associated with immune activation in heart failure.
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Authors
Viviane M. Conraads, Johan Denollet, Luc S. De Clerck, Wim J. Stevens, Chris Bridts, Christiaan J. Vrints,