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Psychological stress and the progression of carotid artery disease

Journal of Hypertension · 1997 · Vol. 15(1) · pp. 49–55
Peter A. BarnettJ. David SpenceStephen B. ManuckJ. Richard Jennings

Abstract

These results support the hypothesis that hemodynamic responses under conditions of mental stress may influence the progression of atherosclerosis.

Cardiovascular Health and Disease PreventionHeart Rate Variability and Autonomic ControlBlood Pressure and Hypertension StudiesMedicineCardiologyStroop effectInternal medicineBlood pressureHemodynamicsBody mass indexCholesterolBlood lipidsCognition

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AdultArteriosclerosisCarotid ArteriesCarotid Artery DiseasesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHemodynamicsHumansMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesRisk FactorsStress, PsychologicalTime FactorsUltrasonography
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Type A Behavior, Hostility, and Coronary Atherosclerosis*
Psychosomatic Medicine · 1980 · 596 citations
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