The influence of psychological factors on the occurrence, course and prognosis of cardiovascular disease is considered. The pathophysiological mechanisms underlying their effects are analyzed, including direct (physiological) and indirect (behavioural) effects. The results of foreign and national research of psychological factors that cause cardiovascular diseases are shown.
Pages: 124-130
Keywords: psychological factors that cause diseases;
depression;
anxiety;
individual personality traits;
social isolation;
stress;
nervous system;
cardiovascular diseases;