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[Arterial pressure and shift work activities].

J M Mallion1, R de Gaudemaris, A Monzie

  • 1Centre de Consultation d'Hypertension artérielle, CHRG, Grenoble.

Archives Des Maladies Du Coeur Et Des Vaisseaux
|June 1, 1987
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Shift work disrupts circadian rhythms, causing lower blood pressure (BP) during night shifts and sleep. This incomplete adaptation requires adjusted hypertension treatment for shift workers.

Area of Science:

  • Chronobiology
  • Cardiovascular Physiology

Context:

  • Shift work is prevalent and impacts physiological rhythms.
  • Understanding circadian variations in blood pressure and heart rate is crucial for health.

Purpose:

  • To investigate circadian blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) variations in shift workers.
  • To assess the impact of different work periods (morning, afternoon, night) and sleep on BP and HR.

Summary:

  • Ambulatory BP and HR were monitored in nine shift workers over 24 hours across work shifts.
  • BP was significantly lower during night work and sleep periods, with higher values when sleeping during the day.
  • Adaptation to shift work alters circadian rhythms, particularly during night activities.

Impact:

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  • Findings highlight that activity and sleep are key determinants of BP variations.
  • Incomplete adaptation to shift work affects circadian rhythmicity.
  • Therapeutic strategies for hypertensive shift workers may need adjustment based on these findings.