The Association Between Heart Rate Recovery and Endothelial Function in Abdominally Obese Women with the Metabolic Syndrome
Author:
Swift, Damon Leo, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Virginia
Swift, Damon Leo, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Virginia
Advisor:
Engelhard, Carolyn, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Virginia
Engelhard, Carolyn, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Virginia
Abstract:
Purpose: To determine the relationship between heart rate recovery and endothelial function in abdominally obese women with the metabolic syndrome.
Methods: Twenty-two women (n=22) (age: 49.20 + 11.39 yr, mean + SD) with the metabolic syndrome were enrolled. Subjects underwent a brachial artery ultrasound to determine flow mediated dilation (FMD) and nitroglycerine mediated dilation (NTG). Heart rate recovery (HRrec) was assessed during 5 minutes of active recovery following a VO2 peak treadmill test.
Results: %FMD was not significantly correlated to 5 min. HRrec in all subjects (r= 0.23, p= .29). However, this relationship was significant in subjects with impaired FMD (FMD< 6%)(r=0.88, p
Degree:
MA (Master of Arts)
MA (Master of Arts)
Language:
English
English
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Issued Date:
2006/05/01
2006/05/01
