The Impact of BMI on Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Unveiling the Cardiovascular Connection.docx

Muhammad Daniyal Maqsood Alvi; Khair Ul Wara; Faizan Raza Shah Zaidi; Komal Tariq; Shahzad  Nasim; Saifullah Bullo; Sidra Abid Syed

doi:10.34016/pjbt.2024.21.02.965

Authors

Muhammad Daniyal Maqsood Alvi Department of Biomedical Engineering
Khair Ul Wara Department of Biomedical Engineering, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan.
Faizan Raza Shah Zaidi Department of Biomedical Engineering, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan.
Komal Tariq Department of Biomedical Engineering, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan.
Shahzad Nasim Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University, Faculty of Management Information Science and Technology, Sukkur, Pakistan
Saifullah Bullo Department of Management Sciences & Technology, The Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University, Sukkur
Sidra Abid Syed Department of Biomedical Engineering, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34016/pjbt.2024.21.02.965

Keywords:

BMI, , Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular

Abstract

This research explores the connections between Body Mass Index (BMI) and cardiovascular health across different age and gender groups. A comprehensive analysis was conducted on 180 non-athlete participants, ranging from 18 to 70 years old. The findings indicate a significant correlation between BMI and heart rate, as well as blood pressure. The study aims to provide insights into these relationships by examining data from diverse age and gender cohorts. The results show that individuals with a healthy BMI (22.9 ± 2.7) tend to have favorable cardiovascular measures, highlighting the importance of BMI. In contrast, overweight (26.9 ± 2.66) and obese (32.3 ± 3.24) individuals exhibit distinct variations, with higher heart rates and blood pressures. Visual representations illustrate the trends across BMI categories. Statistical analysis reveals a moderate positive correlation between BMI and cardiovascular parameters, including heart rate (0.576), systolic blood pressure (0.563), and diastolic blood pressure (0.602). Multiple regression analysis indicates a strong fit (R = 0.663), with BMI explaining 44% of the variability in cardiovascular parameters. The model is statistically significant (F = 45.52) and does not exhibit significant autocorrelation (Durbin-Watson = 0.864), emphasizing BMI's significant role in predicting cardiovascular health.