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Heart rate variability in obesity

B Zahorska-Markiewicz1, E Kuagowska, C Kucio

  • 1Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Silesian School of Medicine, Katowice, Poland.

International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders : Journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity
|January 1, 1993
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Obesity in women is linked to reduced parasympathetic activity and potentially overactive sympathetic responses, impacting autonomic nervous system function. Weight loss interventions showed diminished autonomic responses post-treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Autonomic Nervous System Function
  • Obesity Research

Background:

  • Obesity is associated with autonomic dysfunction.
  • Heart rate variability (HRV) is a key indicator of autonomic balance.
  • Understanding autonomic responses in obese women is crucial for health management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess autonomic nervous system function in obese women compared to controls.
  • To investigate the impact of obesity on parasympathetic and sympathetic activity.
  • To evaluate changes in autonomic function following weight loss.

Main Methods:

  • Continuous electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring for beat-to-beat interval analysis.
  • Cardiovascular response assessment during deep breathing (parasympathetic test).

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  • Cardiovascular response assessment during handgrip exercise (sympathetic test).

    • Main Results:

    • Obese women exhibited reduced heart rate variability (HRV), indicating impaired parasympathetic activity.
    • HRV indices were lower in the evening (17:00 h) compared to the morning (08:00 h).
    • Obese women showed a more pronounced blood pressure increase during handgrip, suggesting sympathetic over-reactivity. Post-slimming treatment, autonomic responses were less pronounced.

    Conclusions:

    • Obesity in women is associated with significant autonomic nervous system dysfunction, characterized by reduced parasympathetic and potentially heightened sympathetic activity.
    • Circulatory responses to autonomic challenges are altered in obesity and can be modified by weight loss interventions.
    • These findings highlight the importance of assessing autonomic function in obese individuals and the potential benefits of weight management on cardiovascular health.