Background: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and …

Background: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and …

BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National
Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease …

Accompanying the aging of populations worldwide, and increased survival with chronic
diseases, the incidence and prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) are rising, justifying the term …

Background The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and
experiences of psychological trauma have been associated with subsequent CVD onset …

Endothelial dysfunction is one of the earliest manifestations of atherosclerosis, contributing
to its development and progression. Mental stress induces endothelial dysfunction through …

Purpose of the review Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequent arrhythmia in the general
population. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the psychological …

Importance Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with greater risk of ischemic
heart disease (IHD) in predominantly male populations or limited community samples …

Stroke is a major cause of mortality and disability globally that has multiple risk factors. A risk
factor that has recently gained more attention is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) …