Having a Stressful Job Puts You at Greater Risk of Heart Disturbances
People who work in high-stress positions have a greater chance of developing a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation.
We all have days where the demands of our jobs weigh heavily on us. Some of us are lucky enough to have an appropriate deadline for the job, or adequate breaks to allow us to relax and refocus our attention, and some of us are not. If you are one of the unlucky ones, you may need to speak to your employer and find ways to make it less stressful for us. The consequences of not doing so could be a stroke, heart attack, or an early grave.
Research out of the European Society of Cardiology found that you are 48% more likely to develop atrial fibrillation if you are in a high-stress job situation. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat commonly causing poor blood flow, you may experience heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, and fatigue, with some people being asymptomatic. This condition is the cause of 20-30% of all strokes and increases your risk of a premature death. The study followed 13,200 people who were employed and had no history of heart issues, they were given a survey asking about their perceived work conditions. They then followed up with them and combined their study with two similar studies concluding that work stress is a large risk factor for atrial fibrillation, and is a greatly modifiable one. It is suggested that if you are experiencing any of the symptoms to see your doctor for a diagnosis, and have a discussion with your employer on what you can do to make the job more manageable.
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