Dr Hemant Pathare : ECG, Heart Specialist, Heart & Lung Transplant Surgery, Heart Care Doctor, Cardiologist in Mumbai

Stress & Anger: Hidden Triggers Behind Heart AttacksAn Ethical, Clinical and Preventive Perspective on Heart HealthIn cardiovascular care, our responsibility goes far beyond treating blocked arteries, abnormal angiograms, or surgical outcomes. As clinicians—especially in the field of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS)—we are ethically bound to look at the patient as a whole, not merely the disease.One of the most overlooked yet powerful contributors to heart attacks is chronic stress and unmanaged anger—silent forces that work relentlessly in the background, often years before a clinical event occurs.Beyond Numbers: Understanding the Human HeartBlood pressure readings, cholesterol values, and imaging studies provide critical data, but they do not reflect the emotional burden many patients carry silently every day. Persistent stress and frequent anger place continuous strain on the cardiovascular system, accelerating disease progression long before symptoms appear.From an ethical standpoint, ignoring emotional factors means overlooking a fundamental dimension of patient wellness. Mar 28, 2026