The cumulative effect of chronic stress and depressive symptoms affects heart rate in a working population

BackgroundChronic stress and depressive symptoms have both been linked to increased heart rate (HR) and reduced HR variability. However, up to date, it is not clear whether chronic stress, the mechanisms intrinsic to depression or a combination of both cause these alterations. Subclinical cases may...

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Main Authors: Erika Lutin, Carmen Schiweck, Jan Cornelis, Walter De Raedt, Andreas Reif, Elske Vrieze, Stephan Claes, Chris Van Hoof
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.1022298/full