Key result
Obesity and elevated ambulatory systolic blood pressure were independently associated with increased left ventricular mass index (27 vs 22 g/m2.7, p<0.001) and concentric hypertrophy in children.
Why the study?
Are obesity and ambulatory systolic blood pressure independently associated with left ventricular hypertrophic remodeling in children?
Population
68 asymptomatic children ages 8-17 years. Excluded: diabetes, diagnosed hypertension or history of taking…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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No immediate practice change in children; extends observational links of obesity and ambulatory BP to pediatric LV remodeling but remains hypothesis-generating.
Cross-Sectional (n=68)
Yes
Are obesity and ambulatory systolic blood pressure independently associated with left ventricular hypertrophic remodeling in children?
Absolute Event Rate: 27% vs 22%
p-value: p=<0.001
In asymptomatic children, both the degree of obesity and ambulatory systolic blood pressure are independently associated with left ventricular hypertrophic remodeling, highlighting the importance of early BP monitoring and weight management.
Jing et al. (2016) conducted a cross-sectional in Pediatric obesity (n=68). Obesity/Overweight vs. Healthy weight was evaluated on Left ventricular mass index (LVMI) (p=<0.001). Obesity and elevated ambulatory systolic blood pressure were independently associated with increased left ventricular mass index (27 vs 22 g/m2.7, p<0.001) and concentric hypertrophy in children.
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