Stress

Stress is the body’s response to challenges or changes in daily life. We usually react when we encounter something new or unexpected that threatens our sense of self or control over a situation.

This can result in mental and physical responses. The heart’s response to stress can cause chest pain, high blood pressure, high heart rate, and heart palpitations.

Stress, particularly if chronic, can lead to an increased risk of heart conditions such as heart disease, stress cardiomyopathy (also known as broken heart syndrome), or even a heart attack.

Tests to further investigate concerns

Health MOT

Knowing your general health is essential in painting a complete picture of what may be causing your heart concerns.

VO2 max

Finding out your VO2 max level can give us an insight into your aerobic health and overall cardiovascular fitness.

Book your consultation  with Dr Ravi Assomull today

Looking after your heart is the most important thing you can do to improve your longevity and quality of life in the long term.

We’re here for you during your journey to better heart health. We provide tests and management strategies to help identify what might be wrong and where you can improve your lifestyle to reach prime heart health.

Book an appointment today to speak to our expert Integrative Cardiologist, Dr Ravi Assomull, about your heart concerns.

You can email us at: enquiries@cardiologist.london

Or call us at: 020 3576 2885

Frequently asked questions

Answers from the team at Cardiologist London. For personalised advice, book a consultation or call 020 3576 2885.

Does stress really damage the heart?

Chronic stress contributes to raised blood pressure, inflammation and unhealthy coping patterns (poor sleep, diet, smoking, alcohol), all of which raise cardiovascular risk over time. Intense sudden stress can occasionally trigger genuine cardiac events in susceptible people.

Can stress cause chest pain?

It can - but exertional chest tightness should never be attributed to stress without assessment, because angina behaves similarly. If chest pain is severe or lasts more than a few minutes at rest, call 999.

How does a cardiologist help with stress-related symptoms?

By establishing the facts: an ECG, blood pressure assessment and, where indicated, monitoring or imaging either identify a cardiac cause or exclude one with confidence. A definitively normal heart is one of the most effective treatments for health anxiety.