Multidimensional Pathways Linking Chronic Stress to Cardiovascular Pathogenesis: A Biopsychosocial Integration
Debbagh Bouchra1* , Ali Houiche2 , Abdenour Khechai2
Abstract. In this fast-paced era, which generates stress associated with chronic diseases, “heart disease” is considered the disease of our time. This issue is approached from multiple perspectives. With the emergence of the field of health psychology, one of its branches has addressed the sensitive topic of “cardiac psychology.” Although it is still in its early stages, it has examined primary and secondary prevention methods, as well as ways of integrating strategies to overcome barriers that contribute to the exacerbation of the disease. Among the pathogenic factors contributing to the onset of heart and arterial diseases is psychological stress.
Keywords: psychological stress, multidimensional pathways, chronic stress, cardiovascular pathogenesis, biopsychosocial integration