Chronic stress accelerates atherosclerosis — the slow build-up of plaque in arteries — by promoting inflammation and unhealthy behaviors. Over time, plaque can rupture and cause a heart attack, often first detected with an ECG or cardiac imaging. This article explains how stress-induced inflammation contributes to plaque formation and why early intervention matters. https://sunfox.in/blogs/the-link-between-stress-and-heart-problems/