Effects of Stress on Blood Pressure: A Literature Review Eugenia Richita Oei1, Dewi Ratna Sari2*, Hayuris Kinandita Setiawan3, Damba Bestari4,5 Abstract Background: Stress disrupts homeostasis, triggering adaptive responses that can become maladaptive with prolonged exposure, leading to conditions like hypertension. Chronic stress elevates sympathoadrenal activity and stress hormones, contributing to