Feeling tired without a clear reason? Is your heart racing at rest? Emotional stress doesn’t just affect your mood—it can silently endanger your cardiovascular health.
How Stress Affects the Heart
When you’re stressed, your body releases adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones raise blood pressure, increase your heart rate, and may inflame blood vessels. Over time, this can lead to heart attacks or arrhythmias, even in young, healthy individuals.
Warning Signs
- Palpitations without physical effort
- Chest pain unrelated to exertion
- Trouble sleeping
- Persistent fatigue
- Constant tightness or anxiety
Diagnosis and Prevention
These symptoms often don’t show up on basic tests. That’s why a specialized evaluation—such as heart imaging, heart rate variability checks, or stress testing—can be critical.
On Dr. Diego Chango’s blog, we explain how stress can silently harm your heart and what modern tools can catch it in time.
Conclusion
Your mental well-being and heart are closely connected. If you’ve been under significant stress, don’t wait for major symptoms to act. A preventive checkup may protect you from future complications.
