Stress

Stress is the body’s response to challenges or changes in daily life. We usually react when we encounter something new or unexpected that threatens our sense of self or control over a situation.

This can result in mental and physical responses. The heart’s response to stress can cause chest pain, high blood pressure, high heart rate, and heart palpitations.

Stress, particularly if chronic, can lead to an increased risk of heart conditions such as heart disease, stress cardiomyopathy (also known as broken heart syndrome), or even a heart attack.