Key result
Stage 1 hypertension in older adults significantly attenuated heart rate recovery after 1 minute of maximal exercise compared to normotensive controls (26 vs 36 beats/min; P<0.001).
Why the study?
Does unmedicated stage 1 hypertension attenuate heart rate recovery after maximal exercise in older adults compared to normotensive controls?
Cross-Sectional (n=32)
Does unmedicated stage 1 hypertension attenuate heart rate recovery after maximal exercise in older adults compared to normotensive controls?
Absolute Event Rate: 26% vs 36%
p-value: p=< 0.001
In older adults, unmedicated stage 1 hypertension is associated with blunted heart rate recovery after maximal exercise, suggesting impaired autonomic function.
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May indicate autonomic impairment in older adults; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Best et al. (2014) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=32). Stage 1 hypertension vs. Normotension was evaluated on Change in heart rate (ΔHR) after 1 min of recovery (p=< 0.001). Stage 1 hypertension in older adults significantly attenuated heart rate recovery after 1 minute of maximal exercise compared to normotensive controls (26 vs 36 beats/min; P<0.001).
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