The Correlation Among Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors, Hemodynamics, and Arterial Elasticity in Hispanic College Students

Author

Paloma J. Mendoza, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

12-2019

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Exercise Science

First Advisor

Dr. Ulku Karabulut

Second Advisor

Dr. Murat Karabulut

Third Advisor

Dr. Merrill Funk

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation among MetS risk factors, hemodynamics, and arterial elasticity in Hispanic students attending The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

RESULTS: Systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and fasting glucose (GLU) were the only components of MetS that had a significant correlation with large arterial elasticity (SPB: males: -.477 and females: -.503; DBP: females: -.300; p

CONCLUSION: MetS risk factors significantly correlated with both arterial elasticity and hemodynamic components. Uniquely in this population, waist circumference and systemic vascular resistance was reversely associated.

Comments

Copyright 2019 Paloma J. Mendoza. All Rights Reserved.

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Recommended Citation

Mendoza, Paloma J., "The Correlation Among Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors, Hemodynamics, and Arterial Elasticity in Hispanic College Students" (2019). Theses and Dissertations. 510.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/510