New Aspects of Understanding Individual Magnetosensitivity to Geomagnetic Storms.
1Department of Internal Medicine, United Hospital with Outpatient Clinic, Moscow, Russian Federation, ovg.07@bk.ru.
Summary
Geomagnetic storms (GMS) impact cardiovascular health and well-being, particularly in individuals with hypertension or who smoke. Certain medications may protect against these effects, mitigating "magnetosensitivity" symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Environmental Health
- Human Physiology
Background:
- The impact of geomagnetic storms (GMS) on human health remains an area of ongoing investigation.
- Previous research suggests potential links between GMS and physiological changes, but specific influencing factors require further elucidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the influence of GMS on cardiovascular parameters and human well-being.
- To determine how arterial hypertension, drug therapy, and smoking status modify the effects of GMS on human health.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of systolic blood pressure (SBP), vascular stiffness index (VSI), and Baevsky stress index (BI) in 31 participants during normal conditions and GMS days (K-index > 5).
- Assessment of subjective well-being using the validated "САН" questionnaire (SAN).
Main Results:
- GMS correlated with decreased SBP in non-medicated individuals and increased SBP in smokers.
- VSI changes were significant in those without hypertension and non-smokers during GMS.
- The Baevsky stress index (BI) increased in hypertensive patients and smokers during GMS.
- Overall well-being (SAN score) decreased during GMS, notably in individuals without hypertension and those not taking medication.
- Beta-blockers and combined drug therapies demonstrated a protective effect against the decrease in SAN scores.
Conclusions:
- GMS significantly influence cardiovascular parameters and subjective well-being, with effects varying based on hypertension status, medication use, and smoking.
- Specific drug therapies, including beta-blockers, show a protective role in mitigating the adverse effects of GMS on human health, termed "magnetosensitivity."
Keywords:
Arterial hypertensionBaevsky stress indexDrug therapyGeomagnetic stormsIndividual magnetosensitivitySmoking statusVascular stiffness indexMore Related Videos
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