The Effects Of Stress: The Cardiovascular System

Stress is very well known for just what it means: STRESS. Its effect on human beings from a local and a global standpoint is far greater than any of us imagine. Stress can overtake one’s body physically, mentally, emotionally, as well as behavioral aspects. This is not something to take lightly. This is actually very serious. If you notice, it’s not just older people that die this day and time with heart attacks, suicide, and things of this nature. People of all ages. Older people, younger people, and even really young people. Children, yes, I said children. Don’t automatically think that stress only affects older people that have lived a longer

Stress can get bad enough to where it starts to affect your body system. Things like depression, heart attacks, diseases, rashes and a low immune system can all occur to people dealing with stress bad enough. The number of common signs and symptoms is outrageous and is depressing to see that there are so many people dealing with this and how it’s such a common thing in this world. On stress.org, they talk about the different body systems and how they’re affected. The nervous, musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, gastro and reproductive systems are all affected in some way and in many ways to say the least. If your stress ever gets so bad, I consider seeing a doctor or specialist seeing how dangerous this can get.

From birth to death, loss is an inevitable part of each person`s lifetime. Most people are loved as soon they come into this world, but are loved by many more when they go. Nonetheless, in the journey of life, people will face obstacles that will shape them into different people than they were yesterday, and most people will find themselves loving another person at one point in time. However, certain circumstances, such as death or a breakup, can cause a person to feel like the entire world is crashing down upon his or her shoulders. Some deaths can be signaled by sickness or old age, but like anything, some do come unexpectedly. The same trend goes for breakups as well. Sometimes, a breakup can come as a shock to one person or both people

“Stress does a number on our bodies and is associated with an accelerated heart rate and blood pressure state,” said Lynne T. Braun, PhD, professor of nursing at Rush University in Chicago. “By

The effects of stress and heart disease is explained in a study Chida and Steptoe (2009), in which investigators looked at populations of people in healthy known areas, and assessed in total twenty five different studies. Anger and hostility has a positive relationship with coronary heart disease and was greater in men compared to women. Their findings also showed that individuals who had cardiac arrest and were resuscitated, twenty five percent admitted to feeling extremely stressed with work and family instances just twenty four hours before they had cardiac arrest. Daily activities that provoked moderate, acute stress demonstrated lower levels of blood supply to the hearts muscle. Deanfield et al. (1984)

Chronic stress can trigger a negative cardiovascular system response that damages artery walls and stop blood flow. This causes high blood pressure and increase heart rate which can promote a heart attack.

Although gross medical advancements have allowed the human population to live longer and fuller lives without the threat of death from infectious diseases, it is apparent that we are now dealing with a different phenomenon that may be just as harmful to our health. The impact of psychological, social and environmental factors from our daily lives is having a drastic impression on the mental and physical wellbeing of our society. It has been shown in various studies that psychological and neurological factors influence the immune system and can have an effect on our health (Breedlove, Rosenzweig & Watson, 2010). As we allow various stressors, poisonous substances, unhealthy diets and lack of rest to overwhelm our existence, we are

Stress can defiantly effect someones day and mood, it can alter your overall behavior and reaction to a certain situation. After creating a 4 day consecutive log of my stressors it made me realize different coping mechanisms that I could use when I am feeling overwhelmed. The first stressor I experienced was while I was at clinical. One of my patients came to the ER for pain in her pelvic region “she stated that she felt and heard a pop in her lower abdomen.” I then performed a transvaginal ultrasound on her(to rule out ovarian torsion), this ultrasound can be very uncomfortable especially if you are already in pain. Ovarian Torsion is a serious and critical matter it refers to the rotation of the ovary; occluding the ovarian artery and or

According to, Selye stress is not necessarily bad for you, it can spice up your life (Manning, Curtis, McMillen, Attenweiler, 2011). He also explains how the mind is aware of the different, however, the body is not and will experience wear and tear. Stress is unavoidable, however, wear and tear are inevitable. The heart rate also the blood pressure increased in significant achievement in your work or loneliness. Selye also explains

Accelerated heart rate, increased blood pressure, increased serum cholesterol, and fluid retention are all stress mechanisms that can cause Heart Disease. Heart Disease is on the rise in other countries because of the stressors that are beginning to be put on them. According to cdc.gov” 1 in 4 die from heart disease in the US alone.” Stress causes the biggest killer in the US.

The heart pumps faster and blood vessels constrict (Fahey, 2015).   Stress is risk factor because of the pressure it puts the body under, this can cause the chronic high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. The elevation of these components are risk factors for heart disease and stroke (Bryg, 2008). Unmanaged stress can also lead to an over abundance of the stress hormones; adrenaline and cortisol. Blood flow is affected by stress which indefinitely is a risk for stroke and heart disease.

Heart disease and stress are interrelated; however, studies have shown the stress has been indirect. Acute stress occurs quickly and is more so than not a traumatizing event. An individual under such acute stress has been known to have a cardiovascular illness due to the increased level of

Stress has been linked to many diseases or malady conditions. Stress hormones that act on the heart, blood vessels, and lungs may contribute to heart disease, high blood pressure, and asthma (Feldman, 17). Diseases of the stomach and intestines are often associated to stress because blood leaves these organs and moves to muscles used in running and fighting. Another difficulty is the prolonging increase of blood sugar can influence the development of diabetes. Stress also appears to influence the development of cancer.

Psychological stress is pressure placed on a person to adapt, cope, or adjust to a situation (Rathus, 2016, p.284). The result of prolonged stress can affect a person’s mood, pleasure experience, and have harmful effects on physical health (Rathus, 2016, p.284). Society in the twenty first century places high demands on people. Technology makes it very difficult to separate work life, school life, and home life. Today, society places a high value on a busy lifestyle for individuals. For example, many places of business are open twenty-four hours a day. In addition to societal pressures, attending a university adds to the stressors a person may experience. Going to school not only includes classroom time but it also includes homework,

      Stress can cause many things that affect a healthy body.  Stress causes quick yet shallow breathing in which case, the body's cells are being deprived of oxygen.  Stress will increase cholesterol levels and can also cause indigestion, heartburn, a decreased sex drive, and also arteriosclerosis (the hardening of the arteries).  While these symptoms may seem minimal, stress can decrease the activity of white blood cells.  Since the white blood cells fight off sicknesses and diseases, the immune system is affected by stress and can make the body more susceptible to colds, viruses, flues, and diseases (Morrison 2).