The following is a document detailing the use and analysis of one of my sources.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XfJnshG8xpc5-54cLFtRz11labLvGPbHOzKQQseSXTI/edit?usp=sharing
0 Comments
Jay Parimi
Rationale: In order to investigate the physical effects of stress, we are planning to conduct a non-invasive observational study of the vital signs (Heart Rate and Blood pressure) of high school students. High school students are often under stress multiple times in a given week or day. Because we have a large group of people under stress, we chose this cohort to perform a study to see if there is any significant evidence that proves that the levels of stress that high schoolers are under negatively impacts these students. Research Question(s): How does mental stress impact an individual physically? Does perceived stress play a similar impact? Hypothesis: Students will show signs of higher heart rate and higher blood pressure if they report with higher levels of stress. Methodology: Mental health is often an overlooked aspect in people’s lives. High schoolers often overlook their stress and claim that its “in their heads’” and do not play a significant role in their physical health. Occasional stress is not a large problem to worry about, but persistence stress or sudden extreme stress may be detrimental to health. Stress ultimately releases hormones such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and cortisol. These hormones are coinciding with the sympathetic nervous system. This system results in but is not limited to the contraction of vessels, the release of glucose, pupillary dilation, and perspiration. A large concern of chronic stress is the contraction of blood vessels which will result in hypertension (High blood pressure). The persistent high blood pressure is a serious cause of worry. Hypertrophy is a cause for concern due to its adverse effects on the heart. The heart, like any muscle, grows with use, and the increased pressure on the heart with hypertension causes the heart to grow. A condition called Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) is the growth of the left ventricle of the heart; this condition results in shortness of breath, chest pains, and other negatively effects on the heart. Hypertension is not limited to LVH, many other heart conditions may result from LVH; it is important that individuals are aware of their stress and work to prevent these potential diseases. I will need to include an exhibit to detail all of my findings from my observational study. This way the audience will have a comprehensive visual to comprehend all of the information. Interview Questions for Heather Price the Cardiothoracic Technician.
What experience do you have with patients with stress
What are some symptoms that stressed patients have on an EKG/ECG?
How do patients with stress act prior to examination?
What about stress makes it so dangerous?
Is occasional stress alright?
What are some conditions that can arise from the unhealthy stress?
In your experience, how has stress impacted students?
Why is this such a problem in our society?
Can this extensive stress potentially be lethal?
What is a solution to combat the stress
|
AuthorJay Parimi Archives
April 2018
Categories |