期刊名称：International Journal of Basic & Applied Physiology
印刷版ISSN：2320-172X
出版年度：2014
期号：1
页码：265-268
语种：English
出版社：Society of Basic & Applied Physiology
摘要：Abstracts: 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
