[Results of the treatment of hypertension by autogenic training (data of 5 years' catamnestic observation)].

A total of 90 patients with hypertension were examined after a 5-year interval using echocardiography and the psychological MMPI test. During the first study all the patients were randomized into 2 groups: the study group of 44 patients who were given autogenic training and the control group of 46 patients without psychological intervention. An analysis of the patients' status over 5 yrs. showed that in a labile course of disease a less pronounced progression of disease, more favorable changes of hemodynamics indices (absence of an increase in the myocardium left ventricular mass), a reduced level of neurotization and a reduced number of days of temporary disability were observed in the study group as compared to the control group. In Stage IIB hypertension psychological intervention resulted in improved psychological status, increasing the patient's motivation to treatment and working capacity.