• Why does stress affect heart rate?

I'm 37, male. My heart rate increases while at work, and it appears to be from stress. I work in a high-stress environment, but I've been doing it for years. We are in a bad period right now, so the stress has gotten worse. But my main question is, why does stress increase my heart rate in the first place?

1 Answer

  • Cardiologist
  • Taupo, NZ

Yes, it does, as does exercise. It is not harmful.

Regards,

Gerald Lewis, MD

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