Early atherosclerosis and cardiac autonomic responses to mental stress: a population-based study of the moderating influence of impaired endothelial function

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acute mental stress may contribute to the cardiovascular disease progression via autonomic nervous system controlled negative effects on the endothelium. The joint effects of stress-induced sympathetic or parasympathetic activity and...

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Main Authors: Juonala Markus, Ravaja Niklas, Hintsa Taina, Hintsanen Mirka, Chumaeva Nadja, Raitakari Olli T, Keltikangas-Järvinen Liisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/10/16