Effect of Necktie on Heart Rate, Blood Pressure and Ankle Brachial Index among Male Office Workers

Aim: To evaluate the effect of a necktie on heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP) and ankle brachial index (ABI) Methods: In a cross-sectional study, a total of 56 clients were enrolled of age group 25-35 years (group-A) and 36-45 years (group-B) wearing necktie for more than 1 year. Heart rate (carotid pulse), blood pressure and ABI of the clients were measured by Oscillometric Sphygmomanometer. Results: There was a significant difference in HR of group A as compared to group B, no significant difference was seen in systolic blood pressure (SBP) of group-A but some significant difference was demonstrated in group-B. For diastolic blood pressure (DBP), there was much significant difference seen in group-B as compared to group-A. There was no significant change seen for ABI in any of the groups. Conclusion: A necktie may increase heart rate and decreases blood pressure in both the age groups but have no effect on ABI. Dr. Sohajpreet Kaur (PT) | Dr. Reecha Bedi (PT) | Dr. Suresh Mani (PT)"Effect of Necktie on Heart Rate, Blood Pressure and Ankle Brachial Index among Male Office Workers" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-2 , February 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd9599.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/9599/effect-of-necktie-on-heart-rate-blood-pressure-and-ankle-brachial-index-among-male-office-workers/dr-sohajpreet-kaur-pt