Why the study?
Does high-normal blood pressure impair functional capacity and left heart mechanics compared to optimal blood pressure?
Does high-normal blood pressure impair functional capacity and left heart mechanics compared to optimal blood pressure?
High-normal blood pressure is associated with subclinical impairment of left ventricular and left atrial mechanics as well as reduced functional capacity.
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High-normal BP was associated with lower peak VO2 and reduced GLS; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change management thresholds.
Tadić et al. (2014) studied this question.
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