Cardiac cost of occupational stress among obstetricians: a cross-sectional non-invasive haemodynamic study in a tertiary hospital
Xiaoling Zhong, Dan Li, Shaoyang Lai, Robert A Phillips, Quanfeng Wu, Wei Wei, Meilin Yang · 2026
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Xiaoling Zhong and co-authors measure hidden heart strain among obstetricians in a 2026 cross-sectional study at a Chinese tertiary hospital. Obstetric work brings long hours and emergencies, and the team used a non-invasive ultrasound monitor to look for early cardiovascular changes linked with burnout.
One hundred and five healthy adults took part, split between obstetricians, clinical support staff, and administrators. Severe burnout came with lower cardiac power output and lower cardiac index, two measures of how well the heart pumps. Weekly exercise predicted stronger values in every group, most clearly among obstetricians. The authors suggest such measurements could flag burnout before lasting damage appears.
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| CREATOR | Xiaoling Zhong, Dan Li, Shaoyang Lai, Robert A Phillips, Quanfeng Wu, Wei Wei, Meilin Yang |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 36 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |