New framework maps the complex link between psychological status and cardiovascular health

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260928/New-framework-maps-the-complex-link-between-psychological-status-and-cardiovascular-health.aspx CVD remains the leading cause of death worldwide, while the global burden of mental disorders continues to rise. Depression and anxiety are associated with myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure, and cardiovascular mortality, and patients with CVD face a higher risk of comorbid mental disorders. Despite this bidirectional relationship, most studies have examined single diseases or single mechanisms, leaving a fragmented picture of how the brain and heart communicate. Given these challenges, in-depth research is needed on the integrated mechanisms, biomarkers, and interventions that link psychological status and cardiovascular health.