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Revista Colombiana de Cardiología
Print version ISSN 0120-5633
Abstract
RAMIREZ-HERRERA, Cristian J. et al. Phase angle as an indicator of cardiovascular risk in university students. Rev. Colomb. Cardiol. [online]. 2021, vol.28, n.6, pp.656-664. Epub Jan 07, 2022. ISSN 0120-5633. https://doi.org/10.24875/rccar.m21000109.
Introduction
The phase angle is currently used as an indicator of the nutritional status of adults and a prognostic marker of the presence and progression of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases.
Objective
To determine the association between phase angle and cardiovascular risk indicators in university students.
Method
Correlational cross-sectional study. Thirty university students (age 22.1 ± 2 years, weight 65.6 ± 10.3 kg) were evaluated through IPAQ (short version), baseline glucometry, body composition using electrical bioimpedance with the Inbody® reference instrument 770, prehensile force, Bosco battery (Optogait®), indirect oxygen consumption (Leger test).
Results
A mean phase angle 6.4 ± 0.66 was found, with a moderate correlation between lean trunk mass (0.68; p =0.05), basal metabolic rate (0.64; p = 0.009), fitness level (0.71; p = 0.003), Counter Movement Jump (0.56; p = 0.028) and phase angle. Women have a correlation between waist and hip ratio (r = 0.74; p = 0.034).
Conclusions
The angle proved to be a predictive indicator of cardiovascular risk in young adult population, also allowed a more accurate view of the predisposition and potential for cardiovascular disease.
Keywords : Risk factors; Body composition; Young adult.