Diurnal variation in the performance of rapid response systems: the role of critical care services—a review article

Table 1 Pathophysiological conditions that demonstrate diurnal variation

Anomalous blood pressure [84]
Aortic dissection [84]
Irregular pulse rate [85]
Aberrant endothelial function [86]
Increased platelet aggregation [86]
Myocardial infarction [86]
Stroke [86]
Sleep-disordered breathing [87]
Sympathetic overactivity [84]
Impaired glucose tolerance [88]
Adrenal insufficiency [89]
Heart failure [86]
Cognitive impairment [90]