Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Pramanik, T; Ghosh, A; Chapagain, G.
Effect of examination stress on the alteration of blood pressure in young normotensives.
Blood Press Monit. 2005; 10(3):149-150
Doi: 10.1097/00126097-200506000-00006
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- BACKGROUND: It is known that stress alters mental status and biological processes. Acute mental stress due to stressful interviews increases blood pressure. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of chronic stress due to preparation of examination on cardiovascular function. METHODS: The blood pressure of young normotensive medical students (n=55) was measured using a mercury sphygmomanometer during a casual (less stressful) period and during the period of preparation for final examinations. Data were analysed by Student's t-test. RESULTS: In the period of preparation for final examinations a significant rise in diastolic and mean blood pressure took place in both sexes (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The aforesaid result may be due to the vestibulo-sympathetic reflex elicited by head down and neck flexed posture (the conventional position of study) for a prolonged time.
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