Hemoconcentration and Hemostasis During Acute Stress: Interacting and Independent Effects

Acute psychological stress can produce significant hemoconcentration as well as prothrombotic changes in blood, both of which may have potentially harmful effects on the cardiovascular system. It is unclear whether these effects are independent or have influence on each other.This review discusses research investigating the effects of acute psychological stress on hemoconcentration and hemostasis and explores future directions for...