People with ADHD were considered to have DESR if they also reported emotional-control symptoms that were worse than those reported by 95% of a large comparison group of people without ADHD. More than half of those with ADHD enrolled in the study (55%) were also emotionally reactive.
If stress itself is a risk factor for heart disease, it could be because chronic stress exposes your body to unhealthy, persistently elevated levels of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. Studies also link stress to changes in the way blood clots, which increases the risk of heart attack.
There are several risk factors for heart disease. Some you can control, others you canât. Ones that canât be controlled include: Gender (males are at greater risk) Age (the older you get, the higher your risk) A family history of heart disease; Being post-menopausal