Relationship between Job Stress and Pulse Wave Velocity as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor

Kong, Jung Ok; Koh, Sang Baek; Chang, Sei Jin; Suk, Bong; Chung, Ho Keun; Choi, Hong Ryul; Jung-Choi, Kyung Hee; Jeon, Soon Ja

doi:10.35371/kjoem.2004.16.4.450

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“…Jeon et al [34] reported that firefighters with high occupational stress levels were at an elevated risk of showing a high PWV (1.4 m/s or above) compared to their low-stress counterparts. Kong et al [35] also discovered a correlation between occupational stress and the PWV in manufacturing-sector workers in their 40s and older. Several previous studies reported that a PWV of 1.4 m/s or more leads to higher atherosclerosis risks.…”

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Firefighters’ occupational stress and its correlations with cardiorespiratory fitness, arterial stiffness, heart rate variability, and sleep quality

Yook

2019

PLoS ONE

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This study investigated the correlations between firefighters’ occupational stress and cardiorespiratory fitness, arterial stiffness, heart rate variability, and sleep quality. We examined 705 male firefighters aged 40–50 years in Seoul City, Korea from November 2016–December 2017. The Occupational stress scale was used to evaluate occupational stress; an exercise stress test was administered to measure participants’ maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max); brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity was used to measure firefighters’ arterial stiffness; their autonomic nervous system activities were analyzed to determine heart rate variability (HRR); and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was used to assess their sleep quality. We divided the sample population into tertile groups per their occupational stress scores; i.e., low-stress group (n = 233), medium-stress group (n = 237), and high-stress group (n = 235). They were compared per each indicator and correlations were examined. There was a significant difference in VO2max (p < .01), and arterial stiffness (p < .001) according to occupational stress levels. Occupational stress was significantly correlated with cardiorespiratory fitness (r = -.820, p < .05), arterial stiffness (r = .085, p < .05), and sleep quality (r = .276, p < .001), but not HRR. In conclusion, Firefighters’ occupational stress is a key factor behind their elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases; therefore, we recommend programs aimed at reducing their occupational stress and preventing cardiovascular diseases.

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Firefighters’ occupational stress and its correlations with cardiorespiratory fitness, arterial stiffness, heart rate variability, and sleep quality

Yook

2019

PLoS ONE

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“…43 A median reduction of 0.2 m/s, as achieved in our cohort, is therefore of clear relevance. An association between (emotional) stress and PWV as a cardiovascular risk factor and marker of arterial stiffness has been proven in several studies, 14,44,45 as well as a reduction in PWV in healthy individuals by listening to music. 46 Interestingly, this effect was as strong for listening to classical music as it was for rock music, while the sham procedure (no music) showed no effects.…”

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Differential Effects of Sound Intervention and Rest on Cardiovascular Parameters in Cancer Patients: A Randomized Cross-over Trial

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Background: Music therapy or sound interventions were shown to confer beneficial effects in patients with cancer for instance in terms of pain or fear relief and improvement of other patient reported outcomes. Cardiovascular parameters, especially heart rate variability (HRV) were found to have prognostic implications in cancer patients. In this trial we aimed to investigate the effects of a sound intervention on cardiovascular parameters compared to rest in patients with cancer. Methods and results: Using a randomized cross-over design, 52 patients (male 13, female 39) with cancer were recruited to receive both a 15-minute sound intervention and a 15-minute rest intervention within 4 weeks with at least a one-week blanking period. Cardiovascular parameters (among others HRV, aortic pulse wave velocity [PWV], augmentation index [Aix], aortic blood pressure [BP], heart rate [HR]) were assessed immediately before (pre) and after (post) the intervention had taken place. HRV (Root mean square of successive RR interval differences [RMSSD, ms]) significantly increased, during sound intervention (median RMSSD pre 24 [range 5-112] vs post 22 [range 9-141], P = .03). Likewise, median PWV, as a direct marker of arterial stiffness, was significantly reduced by sound intervention ([m/s] pre 8.5 [range 5.6-19.6] vs post 8.3 [range 5.6-15.6], P = .04). For both parameters no statistically significant change during rest was observed. HR was lowered by both, rest ( P < .0001) and sound intervention ( P = .02), with a more pronounced effect by rest. A significant increase in systolic aortic blood pressure was shown by rest ([mmHg] median 101 [range 78-150] vs post median 103 [range 71-152], P = .04) but not during sound intervention ( P = .59), while rest intervention led to a decrease in resistance index (pre median 33 [range 13-92] vs post median 32 [11-84], P = .02). Conclusion: In comparison with rest, a single sound intervention in patients with cancer improved cardiovascular parameters commonly associated with increased stress levels. Studies with longer follow-up and multiple interventions are warranted. Trial Registration: ISRCTN registry 70947363.

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“…Various clinical trials on specific diseases have been performed, but they were mainly PPG 150 , 151 , 152 , 153 , 154 , 155 , 156 , 157 , 158 , 159 or PWV 160 , 161 , 162 , 163 , 164 studies. Apart from those studies, clinical trials have been performed in the areas of stroke, 165 hypertension, 117 , 144 , 166 , 167 arrhythmia, 138 respiratory symptoms, 168 , 169 sterility, 170 , 171 diabetes mellitus, 172 digestive symptoms, 173 , 174 atopic dermatitis, 175 metabolic syndrome, 131 and thyroid disorders.…”

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Development of pulse diagnostic devices in Korea

Kim

Park

2013

Integrative Medicine Research

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In Korean medicine, pulse diagnosis is one of the important methods for determining the health status of a patient. For over 40 years, electromechanical pulse diagnostic devices have been developed to objectify and quantify pulse diagnoses. In this paper, we review previous research and development for pulse diagnostic devices according to various fields of study: demand analysis and current phase, literature studies, sensors, actuators, systems, physical quantity studies, clinical studies, and the U-health system. We point out some confusing issues that have been naively accepted without strict verification: original pressure pulse waveform and derivative pressure pulse waveform, pressure signals and other signal types, and minutely controlled pressure exertion issues. We then consider some technical and clinical issues to achieve the development of a pulse diagnostic device that is appropriate both technically and in terms of Korean medicine. We hope to show the history of pulse diagnostic device research in Korea and propose a proper method to research and develop these devices.

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Relationship between Job Stress and Pulse Wave Velocity as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor

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Firefighters’ occupational stress and its correlations with cardiorespiratory fitness, arterial stiffness, heart rate variability, and sleep quality

Firefighters’ occupational stress and its correlations with cardiorespiratory fitness, arterial stiffness, heart rate variability, and sleep quality

Differential Effects of Sound Intervention and Rest on Cardiovascular Parameters in Cancer Patients: A Randomized Cross-over Trial

Development of pulse diagnostic devices in Korea

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