Associations of Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms with 24-hour Urinary Catecholamines in individuals with untreated high blood pressure

摘要

ObjectiveDepression and anxiety are considered risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, the explanatory mechanisms are still to be characterized. One proposed pathophysiological pathway is dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system, including heightened sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activity. This study examined the relationship between symptoms of depression, anxiety and SNS activity in individuals with untreated high blood pressure.