Abstract

Development of medical technology and economical growth have caused a lot of changes in the disease pattern. Especially coronary artery disease became one of the most important causes of death. This phenomenon is also true for Korean people. In 1999, coronary artery disease accounts for 23.3%(the first rank) of the cause of death among Korean people. There has been an increasing concern about Type A bejavior pattern as a risk factor for coronary artery disease among psychological and social factors. Therefore, the present study attempted to review both prospective and retrospective empirical studies on the relationship between Type A behavior pattern and coronary artery disease. In addition, this study investigated severity and recurrence of CAD related to TABP, and intervention effects, measurement of TABP. Finally, we discussed the limitations of studies on Type A behavior pattern related to coronary artery disease artery disease and proposed its prevention and protection of recurrence.

• Keywords: Alcohol, BrdU, Nitric oxide synthase, Dentate gyrus;