Key result
Chinese subjects in the HYVET trial had more previous strokes, smoked more, and had lower weight, stature, and different metabolic profiles compared to subjects from other countries.
Population
3,444 hypertensive patients over the age of 80 years enrolled in the Hypertension in the Very Elderly Trial…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Distinct profiles in Chinese HYVET participants may limit trial generalizability; leaves open whether HYVET results apply directly to Chinese elderly hypertensives.
Cross-Sectional (n=3,444)
Yes
Very elderly hypertensive patients in China exhibit distinct anthropometric and metabolic profiles compared to those in other countries, likely reflecting differences in dietary lifestyle and calorie intake.
Liu et al. (2008) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=3,444). Recruitment in China vs. Recruitment in other countries was evaluated on Baseline clinical and biochemical characteristics. Chinese subjects in the HYVET trial had more previous strokes, smoked more, and had lower weight, stature, and different metabolic profiles compared to subjects from other countries.
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