Why the study?
Inter-arm systolic blood pressure difference (IASBPD) and visceral fat accumulation are both associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk, prompting an evaluation of body composition parameters according to IASBPD status.
Is an inter-arm systolic blood pressure difference ≥10 mmHg associated with increased visceral fat accumulation?
Population
104 patients
Comparison
IASBPD ≥10 mmHg vs IASBPD <10 mmHg
Authors
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May link IASBPD to visceral adiposity and CV risk; hypothesis-generating, should not change practice.
Is an inter-arm systolic blood pressure difference ≥10 mmHg associated with increased visceral fat accumulation?
Patients with an inter-arm systolic blood pressure difference ≥10 mmHg have significantly higher visceral fat accumulation, which may partially explain their increased cardiovascular risk.
Yüksel et al. (2021) studied this question.
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