Key result
Borderline hypertension was associated with a significantly higher prevalence of raised carotid lesions compared to normotensive controls (1.2% vs 0.3%, P<0.001).
Why the study?
Is borderline hypertension associated with increased carotid intima-media thickness compared to normotension?
Population
124 subjects, comprising 97 borderline hypertensives enrolled in the HARVEST study and 27 normotensive…
Comparison
Borderline hypertension (observational exposure) vs Normotensive controls
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May prompt earlier carotid evaluation in borderline hypertension; leaves open prospective confirmation of progression risk.
Cross-Sectional (n=124)
Is borderline hypertension associated with increased carotid intima-media thickness compared to normotension?
Absolute Event Rate: 1.2% vs 0.3%
p-value: p=<0.001
Borderline hypertension is associated with increased carotid intima-media thickness across multiple carotid segments, primarily driven by blood pressure levels and their interaction with other risk factors.
Pauletto et al. (1999) conducted a cross-sectional in Borderline hypertension (n=124). Borderline hypertension vs. Normotensive controls was evaluated on Prevalence of raised carotid lesions (IMT >1 mm) (p=<0.001). Borderline hypertension was associated with a significantly higher prevalence of raised carotid lesions compared to normotensive controls (1.2% vs 0.3%, P<0.001).
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