One of the primary mechanisms associated with decreased endothelial function is inflammation that inhibits nitric oxide (NO) vascular pathways (Hinterdobler et al., [4]). Endothelial function, inflammation, nitric oxide, psychosocial stress, shame, stress, vascular health Keywords: endothelial function; inflammation; nitric oxide; psychosocial stress; shame; stress; vascular health EN endothelial function inflammation nitric oxide psychosocial stress shame stress vascular health 785 787 3 05/03/23 20230501 NES 230501 Decreased endothelial function is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events. [Extracted from the article]