Abstract
Psychosocial stress induces adverse changes in autonomic tone accounting for substantial but modifiable cardiovascular risk. Various factors, including depression, social isolation, hostility and anxiety increase cardiovascular risk, whereas social support, altruism, faith and optimism reduce risk.
MeSH terms
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Autonomic Nervous System / physiopathology
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Cardiovascular Diseases / physiopathology
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Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control*
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Cardiovascular Diseases / psychology*
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Chronic Disease
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Humans
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Life Change Events
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Religion and Medicine
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Social Support
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Stress, Psychological / complications*
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Stress, Psychological / physiopathology
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Stress, Psychological / prevention & control