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THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ARTERIAL STIFFNESS AND LOW MUSCLE STRENGTH IN OBESE SUBJECT A CASE CONTROL STUDY

. Sharma Ankit , Jain Manila, Ghosh Subarna & Singh Niharika.


Abstract

AIM: The aim of the present study is to compare the arterial stiffness and muscle strength among obese subjects and healthy subjects.

METHODS: A total of 80 participants were included with age groups between 18-30 yrs . Arterial stiffness was assessed by PWV and augmentation index . For assessing the muscle strength Digital hand grip dynamometer were used.

 

RESULTS: Pulse wave velocity had a significantly association in obese subjects. Augmentation index had significantly higher in obese adult compare to non-obese adult. Handgrip strength was inversely associated with PWV. HGS had a positive correlation with the obese subject compare to non obese young adult.

CONCLUSION: Poor health outcomes are linked to both low handgrip strength and higher arterial stiffness. Increased arterial stiffness was closely tied with body mass index, showing that adult obesity negatively affects vascular adaptability.

KEYWORDS: PWV (pulse wave velocity), Augmentation index (ALX), Hand Grip Strength (HGS).

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