Can Mental Stress Cause a Heart Attack? Doctor Explains Who Is at Risk and How to Prevent It
Mental stress, poor sleep, prolonged sitting, and unhealthy lifestyle habits can affect cardiovascular health. This Aaj Tak article explains how ongoing stress may influence heart rate, blood pressure, and other cardiovascular risk factors. Dr. Asit Khanna, Director of Interventional Cardiology at Yashoda Medicity, discusses how stress-related physiological changes may contribute to reduced blood flow and, in some cases, cardiovascular events. The article also highlights warning signs such as chest pain, breathlessness, sweating, and jaw pain, along with practical heart-health measures.