Study of Relationship between Body Mass Index & Autonomic Functions in Normal & Obese Adults of B.G.Nagara
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 10
Abstract
Abstract: As the standard of living is rising, obesity is emerging as a global epidemic in both children and adults. BMI is the marker of body fat content. Increase in BMI is not only the risk factor for coronary heart disease but also reduced ANS activity .However, the exact relationship between Increase in BMI & reduced ANS activity is lacking. Hence this study is the need of the hour to know the relationship between increases in BMI & ANS activity. This study was conducted to know the relationship between increases in BMI & ANS activity. The present study was a cross-sectional study consisting of 50 individuals in the age group of 20-40years.This study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Adichunchanagiri institute of medical sciences, B.G.Nagara, NagamangalaTaluk, Mandy district, after the institutional ethical clearance and written consent from each participant AFT (BPRS-Blood pressure respond to standing) was recorded. The parameters thus recorded was analyzed for statistical significance using Students’’ test and p <0.05 was considered the level of significance. Blood pressure respond to standing was significantly decreased at (p < 0.001** ) in obese individuals (Group II) as compared to normal(Group I).The results of this study indicate that increase in BMI, is suggestive of decreased ANS activity. Keywords: BMI - Body mass index. AFT- Autonomic function test, coronary heart disease
Authors and Affiliations
Narasimhaswamy KN, Ravi GN, Anand KSS
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP372219
- DOI -
- Views 68
- Downloads 0
Effect of Ephedrine on Onset of Action of Rocuronium
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of ephedrine on onset time of rocuronium, by comparing onset time when using rocuronium alone and with priming with rocuronium. In this randomized clinical trial, 120 pa...
Knowledge on HPV Infection, Vaccine and Cervical Cancer among Medical Students in Morocco
Abstract: The main objective of this study was to assess the level of medical students’ knowledge about cervical cancer and HPV. Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted on a representative sample of medical students...
Correlation of Pelvic Endometriosis with Infertility and Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Case Control Study
Endometriosis the presence of functional endometrium outside the uterine cavity, is a chronic benign, estrogen dependent inflammatory disease that causing 35-50 % of woman having chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Aim...
The Implementation of Various Surgical Approaches in Management of Recurrent Incisional Hernias
Management of recurrent incisional hernias still remains a challenge for surgeons in determining the best technique to ensure successful repair. Decision making will be more difficult when the recurrences occur at multip...
Seroprevalence of Transfusion Transmitted Infections among Healthy Blood Donors: A 5-Year Tertiary Care Hospital Experience
Abstract: Transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs) hamper blood safety and cause a serious public health problem. Aim of the present study is to estimate the seroprevalence of transfusion transmitted infections among vo...