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January 29, 2016Postgraduate Medicine

Hypertension in young adults

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Key result

Hypertension affects ~76 million US adults and is rising among young adults and athletes.

Population

Young adults and athletes with or at risk for hypertension

Design

Review

Authors

TVToni De VeneciaEinstein Medical Center PhiladelphiaMLMarvin LuKaiser PermanenteVFVincent M. FigueredoUniversity of Miami

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Implication

Supports earlier BP monitoring in young adults and athletes; leaves open optimal intervention strategies.

Key Points

  • This review aims to explore the rising incidence of hypertension among young adults, particularly athletes, and its implications for health.
  • Review of current epidemiological data on hypertension in young adults and athletes.
  • Analysis of potential mechanisms contributing to hypertension risk in this population.
  • Discussion of clinical implications and treatment options for managing hypertension in young individuals.
  • Increased prevalence of hypertension observed in the young, particularly athletes, linked to traditional risk factors like obesity and diabetes.
  • Echocardiograms indicate rising left ventricular wall thickness, forecasting future cardiovascular issues.
  • Psychosocial factors identified as potential contributors to the growing rates of hypertension in younger demographics.

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Young adults and athletes with or at risk for hypertension

This review emphasizes the growing prevalence of hypertension in young adults and athletes, underscoring the need for early detection and management to prevent future cardiovascular events.

Cite This Study

Venecia et al. (2016) conducted a review in Hypertension. Hypertension affects approximately 76 million US adults, with an increasing incidence in young adults and athletes driven by traditional risk factors, necessitating early surveillance and treatment.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a076f02bbfaefe091d3d0a5https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.2016.1147927

Topics

Hypertension management
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