Blood Pressure and Stress: How Does Stress Affect Blood Pressure?

During stress, the body releases adrenaline, heart rate increases, and blood pressure rises. In acute stress this is temporary, but chronic stress can contribute to permanent hypertension.

Stress management is an important part of hypertension treatment. Regular exercise, deep breathing, and meditation reduce stress hormones.

Social support is also important in stress management. Limiting caffeine and alcohol helps control blood pressure.