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Can Stress Alone Cause Enlarged Heart Muscles When BP Is Mildly Elevated?
Question: Can stress alone cause enlarged heart muscle. Blood pressure mildly elevated. No other risk factors. Large relentless stress over several years. Thank you
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Regarding your concern, I would explain that stress and anxiety can not directly cause those changes in the heart muscle.
But, stress may lead to uncontrolled high blood pressure, which if persists for some years, may lead to chronic changes in the heart muscle and also coronary arteries.
Besides you have been on hormone replacement therapy for prostate cancer. It may also have some implications in these heart muscle changes depending on the drugs used.
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Regarding your concern, I would explain that stress and anxiety can not directly cause those changes in the heart muscle.
But, stress may lead to uncontrolled high blood pressure, which if persists for some years, may lead to chronic changes in the heart muscle and also coronary arteries.
Besides you have been on hormone replacement therapy for prostate cancer. It may also have some implications in these heart muscle changes depending on the drugs used.
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Regards,
Dr. Iliri
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