Abstract

MAESTRO-GILMARTIN, Luis Miguel et al. Descriptive study of the variation in blood pressure related to shift work in a hospital emergency department. Rev Asoc Esp Espec Med Trab [online]. 2017, vol.26, n.1, pp.69-75.  Epub Feb 12, 2024. ISSN 3020-1160.

The disruption of circadian cycles of humans can lead to an increased cardiovascular risk by modifying the physiological mechanisms involved in its control. This study pretends to describe the behavior of blood pressure in relation to shift staff and examine whether there are significant variations in them. This is a descriptive study with repeated measures statistical design was carried out. It was conducted in the staff who works in the emergency department, through a questionnaire and self-measurement of blood. It was observed that blood pressure profile in the emergency staff is similar to that of hypertensive called “non dippers” behavior who do not decrease their values in afternoon-evening/night. This behavior can lead to increased cardiovascular risk.

Keywords : Risk Factors; Hypertension; Circadian Rhythm.

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