CROSS–SECTIONAL STUDY OF COLD PRESSOR TEST RESPONSE IN ADULTS IN NAGPUR

Dr. Mrs. Rajratna N. Ramteke; Dr. Mrs Neelam V. Mishra; Dr. Harsha Meshram

Volume : VIII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

CROSS–SECTIONAL STUDY OF COLD PRESSOR TEST RESPONSE IN ADULTS IN NAGPUR

Dr. Mrs. Rajratna N. Ramteke, Dr. Mrs Neelam V. Mishra, Dr. Harsha Meshram

Abstract :

Background: Cold Pressor Test is used in many studies around the world and there is a need to know if the responses are generalized geographically.

Aim & objectives: To study Cold Pressor Test Response in adult population in Nagpur region.

Methodology: 320 consenting adults residing in Nagpur fulfilling the eligibility criteria were administered the Cold Pressor Test for one minute. Pre and post test Systolic and Diastolic Blood pressure were analyzed statistically.

Conclusion:The result of the present study suggests that there is statistically significant increase in both Systolic Blood Pressure and Diastolic Blood Pressure after Cold Pressor Test.