Key result
A resting heart rate of 71 beats per minute or higher was associated with a significantly increased risk of developing hypertension over 3 years (OR 1.61) compared to a heart rate of 58 beats per minute or lower.
Why the study?
Does a higher resting heart rate predict the development of hypertension in normotensive adults?
Cohort (n=4,331)
No
Does a higher resting heart rate predict the development of hypertension in normotensive adults?
Odds Ratio: 1.61 (95% CI 1.1–2.37)
Absolute Event Rate: 7.2% vs 4.5%
p-value: p=0.0424
A higher resting heart rate in normotensive individuals is an independent predictor for the future development of hypertension, suggesting these patients may warrant closer monitoring.
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May warrant closer monitoring in normotensive adults with higher resting heart rates; hypothesis-generating and needs prospective confirmation.
Inoue et al. (2007) conducted a cohort in Normotension (n=4,331). Higher heart rate (≥71 beats/min) vs. Lower heart rate (≤58 beats/min) was evaluated on Development of hypertension (OR 1.61, 95% CI 1.10-2.37, p=0.0424). A resting heart rate of 71 beats per minute or higher was associated with a significantly increased risk of developing hypertension over 3 years (OR 1.61) compared to a heart rate of 58 beats per minute or lower.
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