Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective(s): The influence of geomagnetic storms (GMSs) on humans has long been questioned. The aim of this study was to assess GMS influence on the functional cardiovascular parameters and human well-being depending on the presence of arterial hypertension, drug therapy, and smoking status. METHODS: The study participants (n = 31) were analyzed for systolic blood pressure (SBP), vascular stiffness index (VSI), Baevsky stress index (BI) and other indicеs during quiet day and GMS day (K-index >5). Well-being was assessed using a validated "САН" questionnaire (SAN). RESULTS: During GMS, significant SBP decrease was noted among "not taking medications" (108.0 [100.0; 110.0] vs. 103.5 [98.0; 110.0], p = 0.03); SBP increase was noted among "smokers" (120.0 [120.0; 130.0] vs. 130.0 [122.0; 145.0], p = 0.06). VSI decrease was noted during GMS, but significant differences in VSI were obtained among persons without hypertension (2.5 [-11.2; 14.6] vs. -5.3 [-17.6; 6.2], p = 0.04) and "non-smokers" (6.05 [-8.85; 13.5] vs. 0.3 [-10.2; 6.9], p = 0.01). BI increase during GMS was obtained among hypertensive patients and "smokers." The total SAN questionnaire score decreased during GMS, especially among persons without hypertension (173.0 [159.0; 178.0] vs. 158.0 [125.0; 168.0], p = 0.03) and "not taking medications" (175.5 [173.0; 189.0] vs. 157.5 [156.0; 162.0], p = 0.04). β-Blockers and combined drug therapy had a protective effect on the prevention of SAN score decrease (RR 0.31 [0.12; 0.84] and RR 0.54 [0.33; 0.88]). CONCLUSION: This study confirmed GMS influence on functional cardiovascular parameters and human well-being depending on the presence of arterial hypertension, drug therapy, and smoking status. A protective effect of some drugs was noted on the manifestation of "magnetosensitivity" symptoms. .
Source: Medical Principles and Practice
DOI: 10.1159/000551471
Author: Oleg Gaisenok
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7136804100
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