Correlation between body fat mass indices and heart rate variability in postmenopausal women with high body mass index

Meena R

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Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2022; 12(12): 2077-2080

doi: 10.5455/njppp.2022.12.04183202202052022

Correlation between body fat mass indices and heart rate variability in postmenopausal women with high body mass index

Meena R.

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Abstract
Background: Well known facts for the rise in blood pressure, blood glucose, and cardiovascular diseases are the body fat mass that has become a major public health issue that correspond to health problems. Activation of sympathetic nervous system is directly proportional to body fat mass that results in an autonomic impairment.

Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study is to compare body fat mass indices and heart rate variability (HRV) (Frequency Domain) in high body mass index (BMI) postmenopausal women.

Materials and Methods: This research was directed on 104 postmenopausal women of age group 45–60 years grouped them into two. Group 1 having normal BMI (18.50–24.99) and Group 2 having high BMI >25.00 based on Asian’s classification for BMI. Approval from the Institutional Ethical Committee was obtained before beginning the study. Short-term HRV was measured in each participant by a 5-min frequency domain analysis.

Results: Unpaired t-test was used to analyze all parameters of the study (control and study group). The result showed a lower level of parasympathetic and a higher sympathetic activity in the study group when matched against the control group.

Conclusion: Body fat mass indices and HRV are inversely proportional in high BMI postmenopausal women and they more likely to suffer from cardiometabolic disorders in early.

Key words: Body Fat Mass; Heart Rate Variability; Body Mass Index; Postmenopausal Women

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Meena R. Correlation between body fat mass indices and heart rate variability in postmenopausal women with high body mass index. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2022; 12(12): 2077-2080.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.04183202202052022

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Meena R. Correlation between body fat mass indices and heart rate variability in postmenopausal women with high body mass index. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2022; 12(12): 2077-2080.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.04183202202052022

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Meena R. Correlation between body fat mass indices and heart rate variability in postmenopausal women with high body mass index. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. (2022), [cited June 27, 2026]; 12(12): 2077-2080.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.04183202202052022

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Meena R (2022) Correlation between body fat mass indices and heart rate variability in postmenopausal women with high body mass index. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 12 (12), 2077-2080.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.04183202202052022

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Meena R. 2022. Correlation between body fat mass indices and heart rate variability in postmenopausal women with high body mass index. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 12 (12), 2077-2080.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.04183202202052022

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Meena R. "Correlation between body fat mass indices and heart rate variability in postmenopausal women with high body mass index." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 12 (2022), 2077-2080.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.04183202202052022

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Meena R (2022) Correlation between body fat mass indices and heart rate variability in postmenopausal women with high body mass index. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 12 (12), 2077-2080.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.04183202202052022

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