4. Arguments for Epiphenomenalism. Arguments in favor of a philosophical theory typically focus on its advantages compared to other theoriesâthat it can explain more phenomena or that it provides a more economical or a more unifying explanation of the relevant phenomena. There are no arguments for epiphenomenalism in that sense.
(high blood pressure) as a cause of chest pain in both men and women is listed first because it is the single most common cause of chest pain, including coronary artery disease itself. In other words, more people suffer from chest pain due to high blood pressure than those who have chest pain because of obstructive coronary artery disease.
Periods of anxiety trigger the release of hormones that cause increased heart rate and decreased blood vessel diameter, both of which lead to increased blood pressure. 1  The effect of stress on short term blood pressure can be dramatic, leading to mean arterial pressure increases of 30%-40%. These changes are short lived, though, with heart rate, blood vessel diameter, and blood pressure returning to normal as the hormones are eliminated.