Chronic tension Poses “Silent Danger” to Heart Health, Cardiologist Warns
Dubai, UAE – Chronic psychological stress can trigger heart rhythm disorders and even contribute to heart attacks, a cardiologist warned, highlighting the often-overlooked link between mental wellbeing and cardiovascular health. While the effects of stress may seem minor, prolonged tension can inflict long-term damage, activating the same inflammatory responses in the body as physical exertion, but without the heart’s usual preparedness.
The warning comes as rates of stress and anxiety continue to rise globally, impacting millions and placing a significant burden on healthcare systems. unlike physical stress, the heart struggles to adapt to psychological tension, increasing the likelihood of erratic electrical impulses and potentially leading to serious cardiac events. According to the cardiologist, simply experiencing stress isn’t the problem – it’s learning to manage it effectively.
“Also, stress can stimulate inflammatory responses in the body through the same paths that are activated by psychological pressure,” the cardiologist explained. Behaviors frequently enough adopted to cope with tension, such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, further exacerbate the risk to heart health.Acute tension, he noted, has been directly linked to heart rhythm disturbances by increasing the potential for additional impulses, disrupting the heart’s electrical regulation.
While stress isn’t the sole factor in heart disease, the cardiologist emphasized that controlling psychological tension alone isn’t a cure-all. “Control of psychological tension alone will not treat heart diseases, and it is not sufficient to prevent them reliably. We will all pass through cases of tension from time to time,and what matters is to learn techniques to manage it rather of trying to avoid it wholly.”
Recommended techniques include identifying and addressing sources of stress, prioritizing a healthy lifestyle, and engaging in regular exercise. Reducing screen time and daily sports practise are also advised. The cardiologist stressed the importance of regularly reconsidering personal priorities as a proactive step towards mitigating the harmful effects of chronic tension.
