The European Society of Cardiology reported that chronic fatigue in men is theRisk of myocarditiscan increase significantly. The recently presented study also showed that this condition was particularly pronounced in men who had never been married, divorced or widowed. Its symptoms mainly relate to excessive fatigue, feelings of demoralization and increased irritability.
Possible cause of myocardial infarction – Chronic fatigue
Chronic fatigue and fatigue are believed to be a response to persistent problems in life. This is particularly true for those who cannot adapt to prolonged exposure to psychological stressors, the study authors said. They examined the association between this psychological factor and the risk of heart problems in men without a history of cardiovascular disease. The team included data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and a representative sample of 657 men aged 25 to 64 for analysis. The participants were monitored for the occurrence of a heart attack for 14 years. The researchers classified their chronic fatigue as low, medium and high. For example, compared to those without chronic fatigue, men with moderate or high scores were 16% more likely to have had a myocardial infarction over 14 years of follow-up than men without adjustment for social factors and age (p < 0.05).
The risk of heart attack was also 2.2 times higher among elementary school graduates than among college-educated men. Compared to younger people, this risk was 3.8 times higher in middle-aged men and 5.9 times higher in 55-year-olds. Regarding the influence of marital status on the relationship between fatigue and heart attack, social support plays a crucial role. Previous research has shown that social isolation is an independent risk factor for myocardial infarction and stroke. The association between fatigue and impending cardiovascular events should therefore be taken into account in risk assessment. Efforts to improve well-being and reduce stress at home and at work can, according to the authorsthis studycontribute to heart health. Together with a healthy lifestyle, this measure should have a positive effect on chronic fatigue as a risk factor.
