Mental stress is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events, including myocardial ischemia and sudden death possibly caused by catecholamine-induced increases in heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) that result in enhanced myocardial oxygen demand. However, the effect of mental stress on vasomotor tone and the implications for cardiovascular risk are less well understood.
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