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1949-8462 (online) |
| Open Access |
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license. No commercial re-use. See Permissions. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. |
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©Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2026. No commercial re-use. See Permissions. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. |
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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA |
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http://www.wjgnet.com |
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems |
| Manuscript Type |
Review |
| Article Title |
Mental stress: A novel cardiovascular risk factor
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| Manuscript Source |
Invited Manuscript |
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Maurizio Giuseppe Abrignani, Nicolò Renda, Vincenzo Abrignani, Alberto Lombardo and Fabiana Lucà |
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Maurizio Giuseppe Abrignani, MD, Operative Unit of Cardiology, P. Borsellino Hospital, ASP Trapani, 175 Via Salemi, Marsala 91025, Trapani, Italy. maur.abri@alice.it |
| Key Words |
Stress; Cardiovascular diseases; Risk factors; Epidemiology; Prevention |
| Core Tip |
Many acute coronary syndromes and strokes occur in patients without traditional risk factors. This highlights the growing importance of psychosocial factors, especially mental stress, as recognized by recent guidelines. Acute stress can trigger severe cardiovascular (CV) events, while chronic stress - often linked to ongoing personal or professional issues - promotes inflammation and endothelial dysfunction, contributing to atherosclerosis. Mental stress tests can induce transient myocardial ischemia even without significant coronary obstruction. Therapeutic strategies targeting stress reduction may help lower CV risk. This narrative review synthesizes epidemiological data and explores potential mechanisms regarding interactions between stress and CV disease, outlining future research directions. |
| Publish Date |
2026-05-19 07:13 |
| Citation |
Abrignani MG, Renda N, Abrignani V, Lombardo A, Lucà F. Mental stress: A novel cardiovascular risk factor. World J Cardiol 2026; 18(5): 119108 |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v18/i5/119108.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v18.i5.119108 |
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