Question

what cardiovascular risk factors do you need to consider for a patient with chest pain, who is depressed and anxious

Answer 1

Anxious is more considerable. When someone is anxious, their body reacts in ways that can put an extra strain on their heart. The physical symptoms of anxiety can be especially damaging among individuals with existing cardiac disease.

Anxiety may have an association with the heart disorders and cardiac risk factors:

• Rapid heart rate (tachycardia) – In serious cases, can interfere with normal heart function and increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
• Increased blood pressure – If chronic, can lead to coronary disease, weakening of the heart muscle, and heart failure.
• Decreased heart rate variability – May result in higher incidence of death after an acute heart attack.