In literature, the human heart and the human mind are often either considered to be inextricably linked or distinct and separate entities from one another. For the most part, medical science has tended to look at the connection between the two with a bias towards the latter viewpoint. That is, the two are connected only in the same way the mind and any other area of the body is connected. However, recent findings show that behavioral and mental health disorders such as dementia and depression might have more of an effect on the physical functions of the heart than initially believed. In particular, they might be potential causes of clots and strokes.
A study conducted by the Mayo Clinic took in a number of patients in 1998, all of whom were diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. This is a condition that affects the upper chambers of the heart, which often has the effect of causing an erratic, irregular pulse as a primary sign. The problem is generally asymptomatic and only fatal in extreme cases, though palpitations, chest pains, fainting, and congestive heart failure are all possibilities. Atrial fibrillation is only a major concern when it is chronic, wherein it has the...
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