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Pulse Wave Velocity, a Predictor of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events, and Its Correlation with the General Stress Level of Health Care Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Marin, Ioana; Iurciuc, Mircea; Popescu, Florina Georgeta; Iurciuc, Stela; Popoiu, Calin Marius; Marin, Catalin Nicolae; Ursoniu, Sorin; Fira-Mladinescu, Corneluta.
  • Marin I; Discipline of Occupational Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine V, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Square, No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
  • Iurciuc M; Discipline of Internal Medicine and Ambulatory Care, Prevention and Cardiovascular Recovery, Department of Cardiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Square, No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
  • Popescu FG; Discipline of Occupational Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine V, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Square, No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
  • Iurciuc S; Discipline of Internal Medicine and Ambulatory Care, Prevention and Cardiovascular Recovery, Department of Cardiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Square, No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
  • Popoiu CM; Department of Pediatrics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Dr. Iosif Nemoianu Street, No.2, 300011 Timisoara, Romania.
  • Marin CN; Department of Physics, Faculty of Physics, West University of Timisoara, V. Parvan Ave., No.4, 300223 Timisoara, Romania.
  • Ursoniu S; Discipline of Public Health, Department of Functional Sciences, Center for Translational Research and Systems Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Square, No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
  • Fira-Mladinescu C; Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Microbiology, Preventive Health Education Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Square, No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Medicina (Kaunas) ; 58(6)2022 May 26.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1869698
ABSTRACT
Background and

Objectives:

In the COVID-19 epidemiological context, the health care workers who were treating patients with COVID-19 were exposed daily to additional stress. Pulse wave velocity (PWV) is a predictive parameter for possible major adverse cardiovascular events. The present study aimed to evaluate the correlation between the general stress levels and PWVs of medical workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and

Methods:

The study group was heterogeneous in terms of the medical profession. PWV was measured using a TendioMed arteriograph. Assessment of stress level was performed using a general stress questionnaire with questions grouped on the areas that contribute to stress lifestyle, environment, symptoms, job, relationships and personality. PWV measurements and stress assessment were performed both during the period with many patients with COVID-19 and during the period with few patients with COVID-19.

Results:

The stress levels and PWVs of subjects were higher in the period when they cared for patients with COVID-19 than in the period when they did not have patients with COVID-19.

Conclusions:

The study shows a positive correlation between the PWV of each subject and his/her stress score (the higher the stress score, the higher the PWV).
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Cardiovascular Diseases / Vascular Stiffness / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Medicina58060704

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Cardiovascular Diseases / Vascular Stiffness / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Medicina58060704