Abstract

Heart rhythm disturbances are significant pathology and one of the reason of sudden cardiac arrest. Locomotive crew drivers are at high risk for cardiovascular diseases, including heart rhythm disturbances. Multiple factors as a professional stress, frequent night shifts, lack of insolation, diet disbalance, low physical activity, exposure to vibration and noise, and an unfavorable industrial climate. In this study it was found that railway-men are predisposed to vitamin D deficiency. This condition reduces resistance to stress and increases risk of unfavorable heart rhythm disturbances.

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