Mental Stress Reduces Blood Flow To The Heart In Patients With Gene Variation

University of Florida researchers have identified a gene variation in heart disease patients who appear especially vulnerable to the physical effects of mental stress - to the point where blood flow to the heart is greatly reduced. “Searching for the presence of this gene may be one way to better identify patients who are at an increased risk for the phenomenon,” said David S. Sheps, M.D.

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Filed under: Anxiety on April 17th, 2008