Key result
Borderline hypertension in young men (n=63) was associated with increased pulse wave velocity compared to controls (n=60), reflecting structural or functional arterial changes.
Why the study?
Is pulse wave velocity increased in young male patients with borderline hypertension compared to control subjects?
Population
123 young male subjects, comprising 63 untreated patients with borderline hypertension and 60 control subjects
Design
Case-control
Authors
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Should not yet change practice in borderline hypertension; hypothesis-generating for PWV as an early marker in young men.
Cross-Sectional (n=123)
Is pulse wave velocity increased in young male patients with borderline hypertension compared to control subjects?
Pulse wave velocity is increased in young men with borderline hypertension, suggesting early structural or functional arterial changes independent of elevated blood pressure alone.
Girerd et al. (1989) conducted a cross-sectional in Borderline hypertension (n=123). Borderline hypertension vs. Normotensive controls was evaluated on Pulse wave velocity. Borderline hypertension in young men (n=63) was associated with increased pulse wave velocity compared to controls (n=60), reflecting structural or functional arterial changes.
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