May 1, 1988Journal of Hypertension
Exaggerated blood pressure responses to submaximal exercise in normotensive adolescents with a family history of hypertension
Why the study?
Does a family history of hypertension affect blood pressure responses to submaximal exercise in normotensive adolescents?
Population
64 normotensive adolescent boys
Comparison
Submaximal exercise on a bicycle ergometer at… vs Adolescent boys with a negative parental history…
Design
Cross-sectional
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Discussion
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Implication
May flag early risk in normotensive adolescents with family history; leaves open prospective validation before any practice change.
Structured PICO
Does a family history of hypertension affect blood pressure responses to submaximal exercise in normotensive adolescents?
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Population
64 normotensive adolescent boys (n=24 with positive parental history of hypertension [PH+], n=40 with negative parental history [PH-])
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Intervention
Submaximal exercise on a bicycle ergometer at work loads ranging from 25 to 150 W
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Comparator
Adolescent boys with a negative parental history of hypertension (PH-)
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Outcome
Blood pressure response to exercisesurrogate
Normotensive adolescents with a family history of hypertension exhibit exaggerated systolic blood pressure responses to submaximal exercise, suggesting early pathophysiological changes.
Cite This Study
Molineux et al. (1988) studied this question.