Title
Role of stress management for cardiovascular disease prevention
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2019
Publication Title
Current Opinion in Cardiology
Abstract
© 2019 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. Purpose of reviewDespite the significant decline in cardiovascular disease (CVD) rates owing to recognition of risk factors, timely and appropriate therapy for acute events, and improved medical therapy, it remains the leading cause of death globally. Novel risk factors and modifications must be considered in the development and progression of CVD. The purpose of this review is to delineate the association between psychological and mental stress and CVD.Recent findingsStress has been implicated as a significant risk factor in both the acceleration of atherosclerosis and a trigger for acute CVD events. In the last decade, a growing body of evidence has been accumulated on the biological, neuroanatomical, and neurophysiological effects of stress and the benefits of cultivating resilience. The pathophysiology of stress is complex and involves the brain, autonomic nervous system, and the endocrine system, with associated metabolic, inflammatory, and hemostatic abnormalities.SummaryMost practice guidelines do not recognize the importance of screening for stress in primary and secondary CVD prevention. There is a paucity of large, scalable, and cost-effective approaches for stress intervention. Two potential strategies are required for reducing stress: strategies that are population-based, and narrower targeted strategies for clinical practice.
Volume
34
Issue
5
First Page
531
Last Page
535
DOI
10.1097/HCO.0000000000000649
ISSN
02684705
Recommended Citation
Chinnaiyan, Kavitha M., "Role of stress management for cardiovascular disease prevention" (2019). Articles. 172.
https://scholarlyworks.beaumont.org/cardiology_articles/172