ABSTRACT
Background: metabolic syndrome is a common and worldwide diseases affecting humans. It can be considered a major health problem throughout the world as it has a high prevalence and it can lead to increased risk of cardiovascular and liver diseases.
Aim of the Work: to determine the effecacy of carboxy therapy combined with high intensity training on blood pressure in patients with metabolic syndrome.
Patients and Methods: Eighty female patients diagnosed as metabolic syndrome selected from Al Shohadaa Central Hospital were selected in this studyTheir age determined from 50 to 60 years old. Patients were assigned to two groups equal in number :group A (study group), it consisted of 40 female patient, women in this group were interventioned by high intensity training (3 sessions per week) and carboxy therap (2 times per week) for 4 weeks.Group B (control group): it consisted of 40 women, both groups were following ((low fat low calorie diet ) for 4 weeks . blood pressure was measured two times before and after 4 weeks at the end of the study .
Results: there was statistically significant decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in both groups pre/post data (p<0.05), with statistically significant improvement in the group A more than in the group B in all outcome data.
Conclusion: carboxytherapy combined with High intensity interval training and low caloric low fat diet can improve blood pressure in women with metabolic syndrome.