Acute stress decreases but chronic stress increases myocardial sensitivity to ischemic injury in rodents

Cardiovascular disease is the largest cause of mortality worldwide, and stress is a significant contributor to the development of cardiovascular disease. The relationship between acute and chronic stress and cardiovascular disease is well-evidenced. Acute stress can lead to arrhythmias and ischemic...

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Main Authors: Eric D Eisenmann, Boyd R Rorabaugh, Phillip R Zoladz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyt.2016.00071/full