Abstract:Hypertension is recognized as a multifactorial disorder. Anxiety disorders, depressive disorder, psychosocial stress and certain individual psychological characteristics can influence the development and course of hypertension. Likewise, certain antidepressants can impact blood pressure. Association of anxiety disorders and depression with hypertension is bidirectional, so hypertensive patients are at risk of anxiety or depression. Monitoring the blood pressure of patients with anxiety disorders and depression… Show more
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