Key result
An exaggerated blood pressure response to exercise (SBP ≥210 mm Hg) in males was significantly associated with higher white blood cell counts (P<0.01) but not with C-reactive protein.
Why the study?
Is an exaggerated blood pressure response to exercise associated with elevated inflammatory markers (CRP and WBCs) in men?
Population
85 males, comprising 43 with an exaggerated blood pressure response during maximal treadmill testing and 42…
Comparison
Exaggerated blood pressure response to exercise vs Normal blood pressure response to exercise
Design
Case-control
Authors
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Exaggerated exercise BP response in males was associated with higher WBC but not CRP; hypothesis-generating and should not change practice.
Case-Control (n=85)
Is an exaggerated blood pressure response to exercise associated with elevated inflammatory markers (CRP and WBCs) in men?
p-value: p=<.01
An exaggerated blood pressure response to exercise is associated with elevated white blood cell counts, suggesting a potential link between systemic inflammation and abnormal exercise hemodynamics.
Jae et al. (2006) conducted a case-control in Exaggerated blood pressure response to exercise (n=85). Exaggerated blood pressure response to exercise vs. Normal blood pressure response to exercise was evaluated on White blood cell count and C-reactive protein levels (p=<.01). An exaggerated blood pressure response to exercise (SBP ≥210 mm Hg) in males was significantly associated with higher white blood cell counts (P<0.01) but not with C-reactive protein.
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