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Catecholamine Stress Reduction

Meaning

The clinical strategy of actively mitigating the physiological effects caused by excessive or prolonged release of catecholamines, which include epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine, in response to chronic psychological or physical stress. This reduction is vital for preventing the downstream cardiovascular, metabolic, and neuroendocrine damage associated with a persistently hyper-aroused sympathetic nervous system. The goal is to restore a healthy balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic tone, promoting a state of physiological calm. Effective management of catecholamine load is a core component of stress resilience.