Key result
On-call shifts are linked to higher 24-hour BP, raising systolic levels in ~83% of subjects.
Why the study?
The study aimed to compare the 24-h blood pressure profile of young physicians during on-call days versus normal days and to explore factors related to blood pressure reactivity under stress.
Does being on-call increase 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure in emergency room physicians compared to a normal day at home?
Observational (n=100)
Does being on-call increase 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure in emergency room physicians compared to a normal day at home?
Being on-call significantly increases both systolic and diastolic ambulatory blood pressure in emergency room physicians, with familial history of hypertension and professional status being key determinants of this pressor response.
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On-call duty may elevate ambulatory BP in ER physicians; leaves open whether this warrants schedule changes or targeted monitoring in prospective studies.
Arco-Galán et al. (1994) reported an observational. Being on-call vs. Normal day at home was evaluated on 24-h blood pressure profile (average and distributions). Being on-call significantly increased average blood pressure and blood pressure load compared to a normal day at home, with 83% of subjects showing an increase in systolic blood pressure.
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