COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ANKLE BRACHIAL PRESSURE INDEX, LIPID PROFILE AND BLOOD SUGAR IN CYCLE RICKSHAW DRIVERS AND CONTROL SUBJECTS
Journal Title: International Journal of Basic and Applied Physiology - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: The ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) is a non–invasive quantitative measurement for diagnosing Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). A high ABPI (>1.2) is associated with increased cardiovascular disease. A low ABPI (<0.5) is associated with impaired lower extremity functioning. Material & Method: The present study was conducted on 30 pedal rickshaw drivers (group A) and 30 sedentary healthy control subjects (Group B) of similar age group. ABPI was calculated by measuring Blood Pressure with the help of hand held Doppler Machine. Result: ABPI in Group A was found to be 0.98±0.2 and 0.96± 0.01 in right and left side respectively. ABPI in control group was found to be 0.91± 0.007 and 0.89±0.01 in right and left side respectively. The data of both the groups was highly significant (p<0.0001).Conclusion: Fasting blood Sugar between two groups was significantly (p<0.0001) lower in group A. LDL, triglyceride and total Cholesterol were significantly lower in Group A (p<0.0006, <0.003 and < 0.004 respectively) compared to Group B. However HDL concentration was significantly higher (p<0.0001) in experimental group. This study suggests the possible protective role of strenuous exercise in controlling cardiovascular disease more specially PAD
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Manisha makwana, Urja Dholakia, M. B. jani, Pooja Dholakia, Lopa vaidya, Chirag Shah
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