There are data linking both short-term and long-term risks of heart disease to anger and sadness.

This is a concern for patients who "get chest discomfort when they get angered". It's not just in their mindset. It's good to explore strategies where they can learn to better deal with situations that might cause stress or anger.

There are various anger management strategies to protect the long -term cardiovascular health. Skills for reducing the physical sensations of anger are:

• Deep breathing
• Slowing your breathing
• Progressive muscle relaxation
• Take a very cold shower
• Hold an ice pack
• Duck your face in a bowl of cold water
• Sit in a very cold shower
• Intense physical exercise for anger management.
• Talk to a mental health provider.