Assessment of Influence of Basal Metabolic Rate on Blood Pressure Among Adult Patients: An Institutional Based Study

ABSTRACT

Background: Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) represents thelargest component of total energy expenditure and is a majorcontributor to energy balance. Hypertension is an importantglobal health issue and is currently increasing at a rapid pacein most industrializing nations. Hence; under the light of abovementioned data, the present study was planned for assessingthe influence of basal metabolic rate on blood pressure amongadult patients.Materials & Methods: A total of 100 subjects were included inthe present study. Complete demographic details of all thesubjects were obtained. Assessment of smoking status,residence details and past medical history was done.Hemodynamic parameters of all the patients were recorded.Weight and height of all the patients was calculated. BMR wasassessed on the basis of these parameters.Results: Mean age of the patients of the present study was53.4 years. 60 patients in the present study were males whilethe remaining 40 patients were females. Significant correlationwas observed in between BMR and blood pressure.