Tight connections between the brain and heart have attracted a considerable amount of
attention. This review focuses on the anatomical (extrinsic cardiac autonomic nervous …

Gert Ter Horst and a panel of recognized experts illuminate the complexities and importance
of heart-brain and brain-heart interactions in human health. These distinguished authorities …

If depressive symptoms are not caused by the physiological effects of a substance or other
medical or neurological conditions, they are generally classified as mental disorders that …

Cardiovascular disease and brain disorders, such as depression and cognitive dysfunction,
are highly prevalent conditions and are among the leading causes limiting patient's quality …

Coronary heart disease and psychological stress factors such as depression are prevalent
and associated with high morbidity/mortality; they are also challenging to manage …

Depression is a well-established stress-related risk factor for several diseases, mainly for
those with cardiovascular outcomes. The mechanisms that link depression disorders with …

Abstract Purpose of Review The role of neuroimmune modulation and inflammation in
cardiovascular disease has been historically underappreciated. Physiological connections …

Cardiovascular diseases are traditionally related to well known risk factors like dyslipidemia,
smoking, diabetes and hypertension. More recently, stress, anxiety and depression have …

A complex interaction exists between the nervous and cardiovascular systems. A large
network of cortical and subcortical brain regions control cardiovascular function via the …

Purpose Mental stress is of essential consideration when assessing cardiovascular
pathophysiology in all patient populations. Substantial evidence indicates associations …