Abstract

Hypertension is not the mere determinant of damage of cardiovascular system, and the likelihood of hypertensive patients, with uncontrolled blood pressure, to develop target organ damage is markedly affected by coexisting risk factors. The present study was conducted with the aim to study Body Mass Index and Hematological Parameters in Hypertensive Patients. Material and methods: The present cross sectional study was carried out among hypertensive patients. Relevant clinical data was recorded in a structured Proforma. Complete hemogram was recorded. Blood pressure was measured by a BP measuring devices. Body mass index was measured by weight in kilograms divided by square of height in meters (kg/m2 ). Data will be analysed statistically. Results: Comparative mean Hb among male was statistically significant (p=0.024) and (p=0.189), nonsignificant among female. Comparative mean RBC count among male was statistically nonsignificant (p=0.437) and (p=0.783) nonsignificant among female. Comparative mean PCV among male was statistically significant (p=0.007) and nonsignificant (p=0.321) among female subjects. Comparative mean MCV among male was (p=0.296) and (p=0.310) among female statistically nonsignificant. Comparative mean RDW among male was statistically nonsignificant (p=0.449) and nonsignificant (p=0.180) among female subjects. Conclusion: With the rise in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the younger generation, the prevalence of hypertension has also been reported to have increased significantly. By using simple screening methods in younger ages, like measuring BMI, it is possible to identify individuals at high risk, at an early age. It was found that Hb and PCV increases with an increase in BMI, in hypertensive patients. The values of hematologic and plasma biochemical results as reported can be used by attending clinicians in evaluating health and disease in individuals.

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