Skip to main content
Erschienen in: European Journal of Applied Physiology 3/2013

01.03.2013 | Original Article

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

verfasst von: Edgar Toschi-Dias, Ivani C. Trombetta, Valdo José Dias da Silva, Cristiane Maki-Nunes, Maria Janieire N. N. Alves, Luciana F. Angelo, Felipe X. Cepeda, Daniel G. Martinez, Carlos Eduardo Negrão, Maria Urbana P. B. Rondon

Erschienen in: European Journal of Applied Physiology | Ausgabe 3/2013

Einloggen, um Zugang zu erhalten

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 α-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.
Literatur
Zurück zum Zitat Andrade L, Gorenstein C, Vieira Filho AH, Tung TC, Artes R (2001) Psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the state-trait anxiety inventory applied to college students: factor analysis and relation to the beck depression inventory. Braz J Med Biol Res 34:367–374PubMedCrossRef Andrade L, Gorenstein C, Vieira Filho AH, Tung TC, Artes R (2001) Psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the state-trait anxiety inventory applied to college students: factor analysis and relation to the beck depression inventory. Braz J Med Biol Res 34:367–374PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Bao AM, Meynen G, Swaab DF (2008) The stress system in depression and neurodegeneration: focus on the human hypothalamus. Brain Res Rev 57:531–553PubMedCrossRef Bao AM, Meynen G, Swaab DF (2008) The stress system in depression and neurodegeneration: focus on the human hypothalamus. Brain Res Rev 57:531–553PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Bardwell WA, Moore P, Ancoli-Israel S, Dimsdale JE (2003) Fatigue in obstructive sleep apnea: driven by depressive symptoms instead of apnea severity? Am J Psychiatry 160:350–355PubMedCrossRef Bardwell WA, Moore P, Ancoli-Israel S, Dimsdale JE (2003) Fatigue in obstructive sleep apnea: driven by depressive symptoms instead of apnea severity? Am J Psychiatry 160:350–355PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Brunner EJ, Hemingway H, Walker BR, Page M, Clarke P, Juneja M, Shipley MJ, Kumari M, Andrew R, Seckl JR, Papadopoulos A, Checkley S, Rumley A, Lowe GD, Stansfeld SA, Marmot MG (2002) Adrenocortical, autonomic, and inflammatory causes of the metabolic syndrome: nested case-control study. Circulation 106:2659–2665PubMedCrossRef Brunner EJ, Hemingway H, Walker BR, Page M, Clarke P, Juneja M, Shipley MJ, Kumari M, Andrew R, Seckl JR, Papadopoulos A, Checkley S, Rumley A, Lowe GD, Stansfeld SA, Marmot MG (2002) Adrenocortical, autonomic, and inflammatory causes of the metabolic syndrome: nested case-control study. Circulation 106:2659–2665PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Contoreggi C, Herning RI, Na P, Gold PW, Chrousos G, Negro PJ, Better W, Cadet JL (2003) Stress hormone responses to corticotropin-releasing hormone in substance abusers without severe comorbid psychiatric disease. Biol Psychiatry 54:873–878PubMedCrossRef Contoreggi C, Herning RI, Na P, Gold PW, Chrousos G, Negro PJ, Better W, Cadet JL (2003) Stress hormone responses to corticotropin-releasing hormone in substance abusers without severe comorbid psychiatric disease. Biol Psychiatry 54:873–878PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Fuchs E, Flugge G (2003) Chronic social stress: effects on limbic brain structures. Physiol Behav 79:417–427PubMedCrossRef Fuchs E, Flugge G (2003) Chronic social stress: effects on limbic brain structures. Physiol Behav 79:417–427PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Gami AS, Witt BJ, Howard DE, Erwin PJ, Gami LA, Somers VK, Montori VM (2007) Metabolic syndrome and risk of incident cardiovascular events and death: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. J Am Coll Cardiol 49:403–414PubMedCrossRef Gami AS, Witt BJ, Howard DE, Erwin PJ, Gami LA, Somers VK, Montori VM (2007) Metabolic syndrome and risk of incident cardiovascular events and death: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. J Am Coll Cardiol 49:403–414PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Gianaros PJ, Sheu LK, Matthews KA, Jennings JR, Manuck SB, Hariri AR (2008) Individual differences in stressor-evoked blood pressure reactivity vary with activation, volume, and functional connectivity of the amygdala. J Neurosci 28:990–999PubMedCrossRef Gianaros PJ, Sheu LK, Matthews KA, Jennings JR, Manuck SB, Hariri AR (2008) Individual differences in stressor-evoked blood pressure reactivity vary with activation, volume, and functional connectivity of the amygdala. J Neurosci 28:990–999PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Grassi G, Seravalle G, Dell’Oro R, Turri C, Pasqualinotto L, Colombo M, Mancia G (2001) Participation of the hypothalamus–hypophysis axis in the sympathetic activation of human obesity. Hypertension 38:1316–1320PubMedCrossRef Grassi G, Seravalle G, Dell’Oro R, Turri C, Pasqualinotto L, Colombo M, Mancia G (2001) Participation of the hypothalamus–hypophysis axis in the sympathetic activation of human obesity. Hypertension 38:1316–1320PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Grassi G, Dell’Oro R, Quarti-Trevano F, Scopelliti F, Seravalle G, Paleari F, Gamba PL, Mancia G (2005) Neuroadrenergic and reflex abnormalities in patients with metabolic syndrome. Diabetologia 48:1359–1365PubMedCrossRef Grassi G, Dell’Oro R, Quarti-Trevano F, Scopelliti F, Seravalle G, Paleari F, Gamba PL, Mancia G (2005) Neuroadrenergic and reflex abnormalities in patients with metabolic syndrome. Diabetologia 48:1359–1365PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Grundy SM, Cleeman JI, Daniels SR, Donato KA, Eckel RH, Franklin BA, Gordon DJ, Krauss RM, Savage PJ, Smith SC Jr, Spertus JA, Costa F (2005) Diagnosis and management of the metabolic syndrome: an American Heart Association/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Scientific Statement. Circulation 112:2735–2752PubMedCrossRef Grundy SM, Cleeman JI, Daniels SR, Donato KA, Eckel RH, Franklin BA, Gordon DJ, Krauss RM, Savage PJ, Smith SC Jr, Spertus JA, Costa F (2005) Diagnosis and management of the metabolic syndrome: an American Heart Association/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Scientific Statement. Circulation 112:2735–2752PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Huggett RJ, Burns J, Mackintosh AF, Mary DA (2004) Sympathetic neural activation in nondiabetic metabolic syndrome and its further augmentation by hypertension. Hypertension 44:847–852PubMedCrossRef Huggett RJ, Burns J, Mackintosh AF, Mary DA (2004) Sympathetic neural activation in nondiabetic metabolic syndrome and its further augmentation by hypertension. Hypertension 44:847–852PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Jackson K, Silva HM, Zhang W, Michelini LC, Stern JE (2005) Exercise training differentially affects intrinsic excitability of autonomic and neuroendocrine neurons in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus. J Neurophysiol 94:3211–3220PubMedCrossRef Jackson K, Silva HM, Zhang W, Michelini LC, Stern JE (2005) Exercise training differentially affects intrinsic excitability of autonomic and neuroendocrine neurons in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus. J Neurophysiol 94:3211–3220PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Kop WJ, Synowski SJ, Newell ME, Schmidt LA, Waldstein SR, Fox NA (2011) Autonomic nervous system reactivity to positive and negative mood induction: the role of acute psychological responses and frontal electrocortical activity. Biol Psychol 86:230–238PubMedCrossRef Kop WJ, Synowski SJ, Newell ME, Schmidt LA, Waldstein SR, Fox NA (2011) Autonomic nervous system reactivity to positive and negative mood induction: the role of acute psychological responses and frontal electrocortical activity. Biol Psychol 86:230–238PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat La Rovere MT, Pinna GD, Hohnloser SH, Marcus FI, Mortara A, Nohara R, Bigger JT Jr, Camm AJ, Schwartz PJ (2001) Baroreflex sensitivity and heart rate variability in the identification of patients at risk for life-threatening arrhythmias: implications for clinical trials. Circulation 103:2072–2077PubMedCrossRef La Rovere MT, Pinna GD, Hohnloser SH, Marcus FI, Mortara A, Nohara R, Bigger JT Jr, Camm AJ, Schwartz PJ (2001) Baroreflex sensitivity and heart rate variability in the identification of patients at risk for life-threatening arrhythmias: implications for clinical trials. Circulation 103:2072–2077PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Lambert E, Dawood T, Straznicky N, Sari C, Schlaich M, Esler M, Lambert G (2010) Association between the sympathetic firing pattern and anxiety level in patients with the metabolic syndrome and elevated blood pressure. J Hypertens 28:543–550PubMedCrossRef Lambert E, Dawood T, Straznicky N, Sari C, Schlaich M, Esler M, Lambert G (2010) Association between the sympathetic firing pattern and anxiety level in patients with the metabolic syndrome and elevated blood pressure. J Hypertens 28:543–550PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Laterza MC, de Matos LD, Trombetta IC, Braga AM, Roveda F, Alves MJ, Krieger EM, Negrao CE, Rondon MU (2007) Exercise training restores baroreflex sensitivity in never-treated hypertensive patients. Hypertension 49:1298–1306PubMedCrossRef Laterza MC, de Matos LD, Trombetta IC, Braga AM, Roveda F, Alves MJ, Krieger EM, Negrao CE, Rondon MU (2007) Exercise training restores baroreflex sensitivity in never-treated hypertensive patients. Hypertension 49:1298–1306PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Lucini D, Di Fede G, Parati G, Pagani M (2005) Impact of chronic psychosocial stress on autonomic cardiovascular regulation in otherwise healthy subjects. Hypertension 46:1201–1206PubMedCrossRef Lucini D, Di Fede G, Parati G, Pagani M (2005) Impact of chronic psychosocial stress on autonomic cardiovascular regulation in otherwise healthy subjects. Hypertension 46:1201–1206PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Lucini D, Cusumano G, Bellia A, Kozakova M, Difede G, Lauro R, Pagani M (2006) Is reduced baroreflex gain a component of the metabolic syndrome? Insights from the LINOSA study. J Hypertens 24:361–370PubMedCrossRef Lucini D, Cusumano G, Bellia A, Kozakova M, Difede G, Lauro R, Pagani M (2006) Is reduced baroreflex gain a component of the metabolic syndrome? Insights from the LINOSA study. J Hypertens 24:361–370PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Malliani A, Pagani M, Lombardi F, Cerutti S (1991) Cardiovascular neural regulation explored in the frequency domain. Circulation 84:482–492PubMedCrossRef Malliani A, Pagani M, Lombardi F, Cerutti S (1991) Cardiovascular neural regulation explored in the frequency domain. Circulation 84:482–492PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Martinez DG, Nicolau JC, Lage RL, Toschi-Dias E, de Matos LD, Alves MJ, Trombetta IC, Dias da Silva VJ, Middlekauff HR, Negrao CE, Rondon MU (2011) Effects of long-term exercise training on autonomic control in myocardial infarction patients. Hypertension 58:1049–1056PubMedCrossRef Martinez DG, Nicolau JC, Lage RL, Toschi-Dias E, de Matos LD, Alves MJ, Trombetta IC, Dias da Silva VJ, Middlekauff HR, Negrao CE, Rondon MU (2011) Effects of long-term exercise training on autonomic control in myocardial infarction patients. Hypertension 58:1049–1056PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat McEwen BS (2007) Physiology and neurobiology of stress and adaptation: central role of the brain. Physiol Rev 87:873–904PubMedCrossRef McEwen BS (2007) Physiology and neurobiology of stress and adaptation: central role of the brain. Physiol Rev 87:873–904PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Montano N, Ruscone TG, Porta A, Lombardi F, Pagani M, Malliani A (1994) Power spectrum analysis of heart rate variability to assess the changes in sympathovagal balance during graded orthostatic tilt. Circulation 90:1826–1831PubMedCrossRef Montano N, Ruscone TG, Porta A, Lombardi F, Pagani M, Malliani A (1994) Power spectrum analysis of heart rate variability to assess the changes in sympathovagal balance during graded orthostatic tilt. Circulation 90:1826–1831PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Norcross JC, Guadagnoli E, Prochaska JO (1984) Factor structure of the profile of mood states (POMS): two partial replications. J Clin Psychol 40:1270–1277PubMedCrossRef Norcross JC, Guadagnoli E, Prochaska JO (1984) Factor structure of the profile of mood states (POMS): two partial replications. J Clin Psychol 40:1270–1277PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Pagani M, Lombardi F, Guzzetti S, Rimoldi O, Furlan R, Pizzinelli P, Sandrone G, Malfatto G, Dell’Orto S, Piccaluga E (1986) Power spectral analysis of heart rate and arterial pressure variabilities as a marker of sympatho-vagal interaction in man and conscious dog. Circ Res 59:178–193PubMedCrossRef Pagani M, Lombardi F, Guzzetti S, Rimoldi O, Furlan R, Pizzinelli P, Sandrone G, Malfatto G, Dell’Orto S, Piccaluga E (1986) Power spectral analysis of heart rate and arterial pressure variabilities as a marker of sympatho-vagal interaction in man and conscious dog. Circ Res 59:178–193PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Pagani M, Somers V, Furlan R, Dell’Orto S, Conway J, Baselli G, Cerutti S, Sleight P, Malliani A (1988) Changes in autonomic regulation induced by physical training in mild hypertension. Hypertension 12:600–610PubMedCrossRef Pagani M, Somers V, Furlan R, Dell’Orto S, Conway J, Baselli G, Cerutti S, Sleight P, Malliani A (1988) Changes in autonomic regulation induced by physical training in mild hypertension. Hypertension 12:600–610PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Pruessner JC, Baldwin MW, Dedovic K, Renwick R, Mahani NK, Lord C, Meaney M, Lupien S (2005) Self-esteem, locus of control, hippocampal volume, and cortisol regulation in young and old adulthood. Neuroimage 28:815–826PubMedCrossRef Pruessner JC, Baldwin MW, Dedovic K, Renwick R, Mahani NK, Lord C, Meaney M, Lupien S (2005) Self-esteem, locus of control, hippocampal volume, and cortisol regulation in young and old adulthood. Neuroimage 28:815–826PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Rosmond R (2005) Role of stress in the pathogenesis of the metabolic syndrome. Psychoneuroendocrinology 30:1–10PubMedCrossRef Rosmond R (2005) Role of stress in the pathogenesis of the metabolic syndrome. Psychoneuroendocrinology 30:1–10PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Scott JP, McNaughton LR, Polman RC (2006) Effects of sleep deprivation and exercise on cognitive, motor performance and mood. Physiol Behav 87:396–408PubMedCrossRef Scott JP, McNaughton LR, Polman RC (2006) Effects of sleep deprivation and exercise on cognitive, motor performance and mood. Physiol Behav 87:396–408PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Skilton MR, Moulin P, Terra JL, Bonnet F (2007) Associations between anxiety, depression, and the metabolic syndrome. Biol Psychiatry 62:1251–1257PubMedCrossRef Skilton MR, Moulin P, Terra JL, Bonnet F (2007) Associations between anxiety, depression, and the metabolic syndrome. Biol Psychiatry 62:1251–1257PubMedCrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Vallbo AB, Hagbarth KE, Torebjork HE, Wallin BG (1979) Somatosensory, proprioceptive, and sympathetic activity in human peripheral nerves. Physiol Rev 59:919–957PubMed Vallbo AB, Hagbarth KE, Torebjork HE, Wallin BG (1979) Somatosensory, proprioceptive, and sympathetic activity in human peripheral nerves. Physiol Rev 59:919–957PubMed
Zurück zum Zitat Virtanen R, Jula A, Salminen JK, Voipio-Pulkki LM, Helenius H, Kuusela T, Airaksinen J (2003) Anxiety and hostility are associated with reduced baroreflex sensitivity and increased beat-to-beat blood pressure variability. Psychosom Med 65:751–756PubMedCrossRef Virtanen R, Jula A, Salminen JK, Voipio-Pulkki LM, Helenius H, Kuusela T, Airaksinen J (2003) Anxiety and hostility are associated with reduced baroreflex sensitivity and increased beat-to-beat blood pressure variability. Psychosom Med 65:751–756PubMedCrossRef
Metadaten
Titel
Symptoms of anxiety and mood disturbance alter cardiac and peripheral autonomic control in patients with metabolic syndrome
verfasst von
Edgar Toschi-Dias
Ivani C. Trombetta
Valdo José Dias da Silva
Cristiane Maki-Nunes
Maria Janieire N. N. Alves
Luciana F. Angelo
Felipe X. Cepeda
Daniel G. Martinez
Carlos Eduardo Negrão
Maria Urbana P. B. Rondon
Publikationsdatum
01.03.2013
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
European Journal of Applied Physiology / Ausgabe 3/2013
Print ISSN: 1439-6319
Elektronische ISSN: 1439-6327
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-012-2476-8

Weitere Artikel der Ausgabe 3/2013

European Journal of Applied Physiology 3/2013 Zur Ausgabe

Neu im Fachgebiet Arbeitsmedizin

Elterliches Belastungserleben, Unaufmerksamkeits‑/Hyperaktivitätssymptome und elternberichtete ADHS bei Kindern und Jugendlichen: Ergebnisse aus der KiGGS-Studie

Open Access ADHS Leitthema

Die Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit‑/Hyperaktivitätsstörung (ADHS) ist eine der häufigsten psychischen Störungen im Kindes- und Jugendalter [ 1 ]. In Deutschland beträgt die Prävalenz einer elternberichteten ADHS-Diagnose bei Kindern und Jugendlichen 4,4 % …

Substanzkonsum und Nutzung von sozialen Medien, Computerspielen und Glücksspielen unter Auszubildenden an beruflichen Schulen

Open Access Leitthema

Die Begrenzung von Schäden durch Substanzkonsum und andere abhängige Verhaltensweisen von Jugendlichen und jungen Erwachsenen ist ein wichtiges Anliegen der öffentlichen Gesundheit. Der Übergang von der Adoleszenz zum jungen Erwachsenenalter ist …

Berufsbelastung und Stressbewältigung von weiblichen und männlichen Auszubildenden

Leitthema

In der Öffentlichkeit wird die berufliche Ausbildung oftmals unter ökonomischen Gesichtspunkten diskutiert: Mit den geburtenstarken Jahrgängen gehen erfahrene Fachkräfte in Rente und von nachfolgenden Generationen rücken zu wenige Arbeitskräfte …

Rauschtrinken in der frühen Adoleszenz

COVID-19 Leitthema

Alkohol ist in Deutschland die mit Abstand am häufigsten konsumierte psychoaktive Substanz. Mehr als 2 Drittel aller Erwachsenen im Alter von 18 bis 64 Jahren (70,5 %) hat 2021 in den letzten 30 Tagen Alkohol konsumiert [ 1 ]. Von diesen …