EVALUATION OF PULMONARY FUNCTIONS IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS TAKING ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS
| Main Authors: | Rizwan Qureshi, Anju Mehta, Sajid Saiyad, Saurin Sanghavi |
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| Format: | Article eJournal |
| Bahasa: | eng |
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, 2014
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/4485743 |
Daftar Isi:
- Background and Objectives: Chronic hypertension has been found to be associated with altered Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs). However, alteration in PFTs and their association with antihypertensive drugs has not yet been established. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to find out relationship altered PFTs in hypertensive patients on an antihypertensive drugs for more than one year. Methods: Hypertensive patients were taken from OPD of Quresh Medical Trust, Ahmedabad and further divided into 2 groups, case group (n=50) those who were taking antihypertensive drugs for more than one year and control group (n=50) those who were not taking any antihypertensive drugs. PFT parameters (FVC, FEV1, PEFR & MVV) were studied in both the groups by using spirometer (Computerised Spirometer GMS-HELIOS 702).Results: The findings of Pulmonary Function Tests showing that FVC,FEV1, PEFR & MVV all were reduced in case group compared to control group and the difference was statically significant (p<0.01)Interpretation & Conclusions: Similar to earlier studies done in India and abroad we also found an impairment of the lung functions in hypertensive patients taking long term antihypertensive drugs especially Beta blockers1 . So, the antihypertensive drugs should chose according to the status of the individual patients. Antihypertensive drugs (Thiazide diuretics, calcium channel blockers, newer beta1 blockers) which have less effect on airway functions are the drug of choice in hypertensive patients having airway dysfunction.