Gender and Height in Relation to Blood Pressure and Heart Rate of Medical Students of University of Abuja

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 107-112
Author(s):  
J. Ogedengbe ◽  
M. Egua ◽  
I. Anih
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Medical Students

scholarly journals What must we know about cardiovascular prevention in medical school freshmen?

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Y Venevtseva ◽  
ELENA Golubeva ◽  
LEV Putilin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Male Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
Normal Range

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background/Introduction. Medical students have been found to report high levels of perceived stress that may be influenced on health status and academic performance. Digital era and e-learning produce novel risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) including arterial hypertension. In real life clinical practice in large healthy populations it is quite difficult to follow guidelines for hypertension screening due to the time deficit. Purpose. The aim of the study was to examine prevalence of CVD risk factors and impact of casual blood pressure on cognitive function in 1st and 6th year medical male students. Methods. Cross-sectional study was conducted during the period from 2014 to 2020. 222 first year (age (M ± m) 18.5 ± 0.1 years) and 207 6th year male medical students (age 23.5 ± 0.3 years) completed 45-item questionnaire about habitual life-behavior and performed 9 cognitive tasks. Blood pressure (BP) was self-measured by electronic device just prior to testing. Results. In freshmen mean body height was (M ± m) 180.3 ± 0.5 cm; weight – 76.8 ± 1.1 kg, body mass index (BMI) – 23.6 ± 0.3 kg/m2; heart rate – 82.1 ± 0.9 bpm; casual systolic BP (SBP) -131.9 ± 2.3 and diastolic BP (DBP) – 77.6 ± 0.6 mm Hg. 6th year male students had similar height (179.6 ± 0.5 cm), but were heavier (80.5 ± 1.0 kg; p < 0.01; BMI =24.9 ± 0.3 kg/m2; p < 0.01). Heart rate (78.7 ± 0.8 bpm; p < 0.05) and casual SBP (126.7 ± 0.8 mm Hg; p < 0.05) were lower. No difference was found in DBP (77.8 ± 0.6 mm Hg). Excessive body weight was detected in 16.6 % of 1st and in 36.2 % of 6th year students, obesity – in 8.5 and 6.8 % of students. 3 first year males and 1 – from 6th year group had morbid obesity (BMI > 40.0). Low physical activity reported 22.1% and 29.9%. Current smokers were 16.1 % of 1st and 33.3 % of 6th year students, but only 9.4 and 18.8 % smoked permanently. Casual SBP lay in high normal range in 27.4 % of 1st and in 34.3% of 6th year, and above 140 mm Hg – in 21.5 and 14%. Correlation analysis revealed in both groups significant positive correlations SBP and DBP to weight and BMI, SBP to height (p < 0.05) and screen time (p < 0.01) and DBP - to heart rate. Only in freshmen SPB was related to cognitive functions: 17-18 year’s ones with elevated BP made tests faster may be due to their greater arousal, whereas 19-20 year’s – slower, but had better working vision memory. Only in 17-18 year group existed negative association SBP to subjective vision value and smoking status. Conclusions. Modern medical male students are at high risk of CVD: casual BP within the normal range was only in 49 % of 1st and in 48 % of 6th year students, 25 % of freshmen and 43 % of 6th year males were overweight or obese, and one quarter was physically inactive. Besides healthy lifestyle and nutrition promotion quite necessary is also to limit screen time.

scholarly journals Effect of Formaldehyde on Cardiorespiratory parameters in Medical students – An observational study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 971-975
Author(s):  
V Ravi Kumar ◽  
◽  
M.C. Sudhakaran ◽  
Ashwani Sharma ◽  
Shivakrishna Gouroju ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Respiratory Rate ◽  
Respiratory Health ◽  
Heat Rate ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Lower Quantity ◽  
Baseline Values

Formaldehyde is extensively and commonly used in Department of Anatomy for preservation of biological specimens as well as cadavers. Formaldehyde being a noxious chemical, may cause respiratory health problems among 1st year medical students attending dissection periodically as a part of MBBS curriculum. The following study was planned to observe the effect of formaldehyde vapours on heart rate, blood pressure, percentage oxygen saturation (SpO2) and respiratory rate of 1st year medical students who are routinely exposed to formalin vapours periodically. Randomly selected fifty medical students [Mean (SD) age of 18.94 (0.65) years] were assessed within 1week of admission to college and re-examined at intervals of 1 month and 6 months. Data was entered in Microsoft Excel and was analysed using Epi Info software version 7. There was a decrease in heart rate, systolic blood pressure, SpO2 values and respiratory rate (on comparing values after 6 months with that of baseline values) but it was not statistically significant. But it may be statistically significate after 1 year of periodical exposure and it could also be due to lower quantity of formalin exposure owing to the proper ventilation of the dissection hall as per the MCI regulations. KEY WORDS: Formaldehyde, heat rate, blood pressure, SpO2, respiratory rate.

scholarly journals Effect of high-fidelity simulation on alpha-amylase activity and concentrations of secretory immunoglobulin class A, cortisol, and testosterone among medical students

Endocrine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Szymon Bialka ◽  
Maja Copik ◽  
Adam Ubych ◽  
Radosław Marciniak ◽  
Jacek Smereka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Amylase Activity ◽  
Alpha Amylase ◽  
High Fidelity ◽  
High Fidelity Simulation ◽  
Immunoglobulin Class ◽  
Class A ◽  
Secretory Immunoglobulin

Abstract Purpose High-fidelity simulation calls heavily upon cognitive capacities and generates stress and anxiety. The objective of this prospective, observational study was to evaluate the degree of stress in medical students by measuring hormone levels during critical care classes. Methods Overall, 55 students (senior years of medical faculty) of both sexes were divided into 5-person teams. Demographic data and information on diagnosed diseases, stimulants used, and previous experience in the field of medical simulation were collected with a personal questionnaire. Before starting the scenario (T0), after the end of the scenario (T1), and 120 min thereafter (T2), stress level was measured. For this purpose, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, mean blood pressure, heart rate and blood oxygen saturation were evaluated. In addition, saliva was collected to determine alpha-amylase activity and the concentrations of secretory immunoglobulin class A, cortisol, and testosterone. Results Among hemodynamic parameters, systolic and mean blood pressure and heart rate were significantly higher in T1 than in T0 and T2 time points (p < 0.05). Cortisol concentration was higher at T2 compared with T0 and T1. Alpha-amylase activity was highest at T1. Secretory immunoglobulin class A concentration was highest at T0, followed by T1 and then T2. These differences were not statistically significant. Testosterone concentration showed significantly higher values at T2 compared with T0 and T1 (p < 0.05). The analysis of team leaders vs. other members revealed significantly lower cortisol and alpha-amylase values in leaders (p < 0.05). Conclusions High-fidelity simulation is a useful education method in medical subjects, especially in cases where a mistake could produce serious or irreversible consequences. It can increase stress hormone concentrations and thus can be assumed effective as a learning aid even in senior-year students of medical faculty.

scholarly journals Repercussion of Academic Stress on Vital Parameters among Medical Students of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
Kinza Sammar ◽  
Anwar Shahzad ◽  
Maheen Shah ◽  
Mohammad Ali ◽  
Tooba Jadoon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Academic Stress ◽  
Mood Disturbance ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Total Mood Disturbance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Vital Parameters

OBJECTIVES: An increased stress is a common cause of mental fatigue and physical consumption among medical students. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the effect of stress on vital parameters during students’ examination and to highlight the importance of personal well being among medical students. METHODOLOGY: The major aim of this study was to assess the effect of academic stress on vital parameters in medical students. This study was carried out in Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad in September to October 2018. The subjects selected for the study were final year MBBS students. Data was collected before and during the examinations. After taking their due consent, physical parameters such as blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic), heart rate were measured and psychological parameters like perceived stress and total mood disturbance were evaluated. Data was analyzed by using SPSS-22. RESULTS: Parameters like blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic) and total mood disturbance score   with a p-value of <.01 showed significant difference during examination. However other variables like age, height, weight, BMI, heart rate, and perceived stress score showed no significant difference. CONCLUSION: The study concludes that students during examinations were under pressure which resulted in anxiety and stress. Total Mood Disturbance is considered a more reliable and prominent factor in interpretation of a student's stressed and disturbed state. It is more closely related to the stress state of students than any other.  

scholarly journals Effect of Examination stress on heart rate, blood pressure and white blood cells.

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Umair Ali Soomro ◽  
Shumail Saeed Siddiqui ◽  
Kashif Rasheed Shaikh ◽  
Shumaila Shaikh ◽  
Shagufta Memon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
White Blood Cells ◽  
Systemic Blood Pressure ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Physiological Homeostasis ◽  
Examination Stress

Objectives: To analyze the effects of Examination stress on heart rate, blood pressure and white blood cells among medical college students. Study Design: Observational study. Setting: Department of Pathology, Indus Medical College, Tando Muhammad Khan Sindh. Period: September 2018 to April 2019. Material & Methods: 200 medical students were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Heart rate was measured manually. Systemic Blood pressure (BP) was recorded by Sphygmomanometer. Mean arterial BP was calculated as diastolic BP+1/3 of pulse pressure. Blood slides were stained with Leishman`s stain and white blood cells were counted using microscope.  Data was analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (ver 22.0) for windows Microsoft. Results: Age of study subjects was noted as 20.23±1.23 years.  Body weight and Body mass index (BMI) were noted as 64.93±7.53 Kg (P=0.0001) and 27.5±5.3 (P=0.67). Of total 200, 109 (54.5%) were male and 91 (45.5%) were female (P=0.0001). Heart rate, Systolic, Diastolic and Mean arterial BP differed significantly before and after examination stress (P<0.05). White blood cells before examination were found as 7310.43±708.5 x103/µL compared to 8202.39±677.26 during examination stress (P=0.0001). Conclusion: Examination stress perturbs the physiological homeostasis as changes in heart rate, blood pressure and White blood cells are noted among medical students. Psychological and physical strategies for coping the stress should be considered for the young medical students.

Effects of Compression of the 4th Ventricle (CV4) Treatment on Medical Student Anxiety

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 55-60
Author(s):  
Edward Goering ◽  
Maranda Herner ◽  
Meagan Smith ◽  
Mary Galka ◽  
Samuel Kammerzell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Sham Treatment ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Reactive Anxiety ◽  
4Th Ventricle ◽  
Hamilton Anxiety

Abstract Introduction: This study explores the effects of one Compression of the 4th Ventricle (CV4) treatment performed by experienced osteopathic physicians on reactive anxiety in healthy medical students. Anxiety was assessed with heart rate, blood pressure, and the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A). Methods: Western University of Health Sciences IRB #15/IRB/113 was obtained for this single blind study. Volunteer first and second year medical students naïve to Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine, both in curriculum and as a patient, were recruited for this two-day study. Students were de-identified and demographic information was collected. On the first day, all 64 students received a sham treatment. Eight practitioners agreed on CV4 and sham techniques (mastoid cranial hold). In the CV4 technique, the operator’s thenar eminences contact the lateral angles of the occiput, and the operator encouraged the extension phase and discouraged the flexion phase of the CRI. Compression continued until a still point was reached in each student as identified by the practitioner. Students were evaluated before and after treatment using heart rate, blood pressure, and the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A). Results: No significant difference was found in demographics of the two groups. A significant difference between sham and CV4 treatments was found for heart rate (p=0.036), but not for systolic or diastolic blood pressure (p=0.446 and p=0.799, respectively). Average heart rate reduction of CV4 group was 3.11 and of sham group was 1.12, with p=0.036 (Mann Whitney U = 1271). Heart rate increased in a few students after both CV4 and sham treatments. Average HAM-A score for students before and after CV4 treatment were 21.9 and 18.3, with an average net reduction of 3.58 compared to the sham’s 2.77, but results were not found to be statistically significant (p=0.09, U=1172). Conclusion: A statistically significant average reduction in heart rate, but not in blood pressure or HAM-A scores, was found after CV4 treatment compared to sham treatment. More studies with larger samples are needed to further investigate the effects of CV4.

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