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Symptoms of anxiety and mood disturbance alter cardiac and peripheral autonomic control in patients with metabolic syndrome

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Author(s):
Toschi-Dias, Edgar [1] ; Trombetta, Ivani C. [1] ; Dias da Silva, Valdo Jose [2] ; Maki-Nunes, Cristiane [1] ; Alves, Maria Janieire N. N. [1] ; Angelo, Luciana F. [1] ; Cepeda, Felipe X. [1] ; Martinez, Daniel G. [1] ; Negrao, Carlos Eduardo [3, 1] ; Rondon, Maria Urbana P. B. [3, 1]
Total Authors: 10
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Med, Heart Inst InCor, BR-05508030 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Triangulo Mineiro, Sch Med, Uberaba, MG - Brazil
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Phys Educ & Sport, BR-05508030 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY; v. 113, n. 3, p. 671-679, MAR 2013.
Web of Science Citations: 6
Abstract

Previous investigations show that metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) causes sympathetic hyperactivation. Symptoms of anxiety and mood disturbance (AMd) provoke sympatho-vagal imbalance. We hypothesized that AMd would alter even further the autonomic function in patients with MetSyn. Twenty-six never-treated patients with MetSyn (ATP-III) were allocated to two groups, according to the levels of anxiety and mood disturbance: (1) with AMd (MetSyn + AMd, n = 15), and (2) without AMd (MetSyn, n = 11). Ten healthy control subjects were also studied (C, n = 10). AMd was determined using quantitative questionnaires. Muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA, microneurography), blood pressure (oscillometric beat-to-beat basis), and heart rate (ECG) were measured during a baseline 10-min period. Spectral analysis of RR interval and systolic arterial pressure were analyzed, and the power of low (LF) and high (HF) frequency bands were determined. Sympatho-vagal balance was obtained by LF/HF ratio. Spontaneous baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) was evaluated by calculation of alpha-index. MSNA was greater in patients with MetSyn + AMd compared with MetSyn and C. Patients with MetSyn + AMd showed higher LF and lower HF power compared with MetSyn and C. In addition, LF/HF balance was higher in MetSyn + AMd than in MetSyn and C groups. BRS was decreased in MetSyn + AMd compared with MetSyn and C groups. Anxiety and mood disturbance alter autonomic function in patients with MetSyn. This autonomic dysfunction may contribute to the increased cardiovascular risk observed in patients with mood alterations. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 08/03714-6 - 3D body scan to diagnose obesity and assess cardiovascular risk
Grantee:Ivani Credidio Trombetta
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - New Frontiers
FAPESP's process: 10/50048-1 - Cellular and functional bases of exercise in cardiovascular diseases
Grantee:Carlos Eduardo Negrão
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants