Relationship of Emotional Intelligence with Pre-Hypertension and its Impact on Autonomic Nervous System as Assessed by Heart Rate Variability in Adult Males Garg Sumit1, Agarwal J.L.2,* 1Associate Professor, Physiology, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur 2Dean/Director Research, Professor & Head, Physiology, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur *Corresponding Author: Dr. J.L. Agarwal Dean/Director Research, Professor & Head, Physiology, SIMS, Hapur e-mail: drjlagarwal123@gmail.com
Online published on 21 November, 2019. Abstract Objectives To compare emotional intelligence score in normotensives and pre-hypertensives. To compare emotional intelligence score with heart rate variability (HRV) To compare HRV in normotensives and pre-hypertensives.
Methodology 30 pre-hypertensive males and 30 age matched controls of 25-50years of age were enrolled. BP was measured using mercury sphygmomanometer. Pre-hypertension was defined as systolic BP from 121 to 139mm Hg or diastolic BP from 80 to 89mm Hg. Emotional intelligence was measured by Schutte Self-Reported Emotional Intelligence Test and subjects were categorized into two groups: Group A: Low EI (Score <111), Group B: High EI (Score >111) HRV was measured in the supine position for 5 minutes. Frequency domain parameters viz HFnu and LF/HF ratio were used for analysis of autonomic dominance. Results Mean EI score was significantly less in pre-hypertensives as compared to controls. Low EI subjects had a significantly lower mean HFnu and a significantly higher mean LF/HF ratio showing lower parasympathetic and higher sympathetic activity in them. Pre-hypertensives had lower mean HFnu and higher LF/HF ratio showing lower parasympathetic and higher sympathetic activity in them. Conclusions Low EI subjects are more prone to develop pre-hypertension, had lower parasympathetic & higher sympathetic activity increasing the risk to develop hypertension in future. Clinical Significance Beside life style modification, improving EI is an important measure to manage pre hypertension and prevent hypertension. Top Keywords Emotional Intelligence; Prehypertension; Heart Rate Variability. Top |