Key result
Anxiety is consistently associated with an increased risk of developing hypertension, and the relationship appears to be bidirectional.
Why the study?
The future landscape of global health will likely be shaped by the complex interplay between cardiovascular disease and psychiatric conditions.
This review highlights a consistent, potentially bidirectional association between anxiety and hypertension, emphasizing the need for integrated management of cardiovascular and psychiatric conditions.
Supports bidirectional screening in hypertension care; leaves open whether treating anxiety alters incidence.
According to projections from the W.H.O., ischemic heart disease was expected to emerge as the leading global cause of illness by 2020, closely followed by major depressive disorders as the second most important cause. The future landscape of global health will likely be shaped by the complex interplay between cardiovascular disease and psychiatric conditions. There is a strong association between an individual’s mental health and their lifestyle choices, both of which can significantly influenc
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Saeed et al. (2022) conducted a review in Hypertension and Anxiety. Anxiety vs. No anxiety was evaluated. Anxiety is consistently associated with an increased risk of developing hypertension, and the relationship appears to be bidirectional.
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