The influence of gender differences in ECG derived index QT dispersion and Spirometric parameters in Indian COPD patients: Comparative analytical study.

Dr.Sangeeta M Gawali; Dr.Prashila P Shende

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2019

The influence of gender differences in ECG derived index QT dispersion and Spirometric parameters in Indian COPD patients: Comparative analytical study.

Dr. Sangeeta M Gawali, Dr. Prashila P Shende

Abstract :

Introduction:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The risk factors as far as gender difference in COPD is concerned are different.Biomass combustion is a major risk factor among Indian women from rural area and Smoking, tobacco in males. Method:50 diagnosed COPD patients of chronic onchitis and emphysema was compared with 50 healthy control and between male (n=50) & female (n=50). ECG parameters and pulmonary function tests were compared by using unpaired ‘t’ test. Correlation was done by Pearson’s co–relation coefficient and p value was calculated. Observations and Results: There is no statistically significant difference in QT dispersion, FEF (25–75) & FEV1 as far as male and female COPD patients are concerned. There is negative correlation of QT with various spirometric parameters Conclusion:There is no effect of influence of gender difference as far as QT dispersion & spirometric parameters like FEF (25–75) & FEV1 are concerned.