Key result
Uncontrolled hypertension in older adults was associated with higher carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (9.42 m/s) compared to normotension (9.11 m/s) and controlled hypertension (9.12 m/s; P<0.005).
Why the study?
Does uncontrolled hypertension increase arterial stiffness compared to normotension and controlled hypertension in older adults?
Population
1192 patients aged 60 years or older with normotension, controlled hypertension, or uncontrolled…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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BP control may preserve arterial compliance in older adults; leaves open causality and outcome impact.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,192)
Does uncontrolled hypertension increase arterial stiffness compared to normotension and controlled hypertension in older adults?
Absolute Event Rate: 9.42% vs 9.11%
p-value: p=<0.005
Uncontrolled hypertension is associated with increased arterial stiffness in older adults, whereas controlled hypertension maintains arterial stiffness at levels similar to normotension.
Mendonça et al. (2018) conducted a cross-sectional in Normotension and hypertension (n=1,192). Uncontrolled hypertension vs. Normotension and controlled hypertension was evaluated on Carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cf-PWV) (p=<0.005). Uncontrolled hypertension in older adults was associated with higher carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (9.42 m/s) compared to normotension (9.11 m/s) and controlled hypertension (9.12 m/s; P<0.005).
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