Why the study?
To evaluate the effects of a simulated workday of prolonged sitting on blood pressure and pulse wave velocity, and examine whether posture affects these responses.
Does a simulated workday of prolonged sitting increase blood pressure and pulse wave velocity in adults with overweight/obesity and elevated BP?
Population
25 adults with overweight/obesity and elevated BP
Comparison
Seated vs supine posture measurements during 7.5 h of prolonged sitting
Follow-up
7.5 h
Authors
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Prolonged sitting may acutely worsen BP and stiffness in overweight adults with elevated BP; leaves open whether breaks alter longer-term outcomes.
Does a simulated workday of prolonged sitting increase blood pressure and pulse wave velocity in adults with overweight/obesity and elevated BP?
Prolonged sitting during a simulated workday acutely increases blood pressure and arterial stiffness in adults with overweight/obesity and elevated BP, adding to evidence of its deleterious cardiovascular effects.
Alansare et al. (2020) studied this question.
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