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To what extent does stress cause Cardiovascular Disorders?
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Physiological Psychology. To what extent does stress cause Cardiovascular Disorders? A cardiovascular disorder is any disorder effecting the heart and circulatory system. There is evidence that links stress plays a role in the development of two types of cardiovascular disorders, hypertension (high blood pressure) and coronary heart disease (CHD), which reduces the flow of blood to the heart. Stress may directly cause cardiovascular problems by; rising heart rate which wears the lining of the blood vessels, increasing blood pressure which causes too much pressure on the blood vessels resulting in damage, also mounting glucose levels leading to blocked blood vessels. Stress can also have an effect on our lifestyle, we may find that smoking or drinking helps to take away the strain, yet this can have an immense negative effect on our cardiovascular system. Krantz et al (1991) devised a study to look into the extent to which mental stress could...
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