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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-5 | Issue-09
Correlation of C-F PWV and CIMT with BMI in Young Healthy Adults
Khemlata Tilwani, Priya Jangid, Mukesh Nagal, Ramesh Kumar Tilwani, Madhurima Maheshwari
Published: Sept. 30, 2017 | 155 134
DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2017.v05i09.010
Pages: 3516-3518
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Abstract
To find correlation of C-F PWV and CIMT with BMI in young healthy adults. Study comprised of 100 healthy subjects from society nearby Dr S10.36347/sjams.2017.v05i09.010. N. Medical College, Jodhpur. Both C-F PWV and CIMT increased with increase in BMI & both were found higher in males than females and were statistically significant. Increase in carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (C-F PWV) and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) indicate the risk of atherosclerosis with increasing BMI and in male gender.