Objective: we aimed to explore changes of systolic blood pressure (SBP) and heart rate (HR) during muslim’s prayer. Material and methods: In this cross-sectional study, were included 32 adult persons without any Pwitch could disturb autonomic nervous system (ANS). All participants underwent a standardized prayer test including 3 positions effected in the same following order: standing, bowling and prostrating. The positions’ durations were respectively 60, 15 and 15 seconds to simulate the Muslim’s prayer. SBP was measured using a sphygmomanometer . HR and SBP were recorded at supine position before the test (basal measures) and during the prayer test. Paired sample tests were used to compare HR and SBP values obtained at the 3 positions of the prayer test. P values were 2 sided and were considered statistically significant if less than 0.05. Results: Basal measures of HR and SBP were respectively 63.4 bat/min and 111.8 mmHg. HR increase significantly at standing position of the prayer test (71 vs 63.4; p<0.01) whereas SBP increase remains not significant (114 vs 111.8). HR and SBP decrease significantly during bowling (p<0.01) and prostrating positions (p<0.01). Conclusion: This data illustrates changes of HR and SBP during Muslim’s prayer. After a slight increase of HR and SBP at the standing position, a significant decrease of the 2 parameters occurs in both bowling and prostrating positions. Those results should be verified by larger studies.
Physiology 2012 (Edinburgh) (2012) Proc Physiol Soc 27, PC211
Poster Communications: How do systolic blood pressure and heart rate change during Muslim’s prayer?
Y. Radjab1, H. Benjelloun3, H. Rkain1,2, O. Benjelloun3, L. Erguig1, L. Coghlan4, M. El Bakkali1, T. Dakka1, S. Aboudrar1
1. Laboratory of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed Vth University Souissi, rabat, Morocco. 2. Rheumatology department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed Vth University Souissi, rabat, Morocco. 3. Cardiology A department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed Vth University Souissi, rabat, Morocco. 4. University Al Akhawayn, School of Science and Engineering, ifrane, Morocco.
View other abstracts by:
Where applicable, experiments conform with Society ethical requirements.