Key result
Spontaneous changes in systolic blood pressure over 2 years were significantly associated with changes in left ventricular structure, whereas changes in body mass index were not.
Why the study?
Do spontaneous changes in blood pressure and body mass index affect left ventricular structure in middle-aged males over 2 years?
Observational (n=177)
Do spontaneous changes in blood pressure and body mass index affect left ventricular structure in middle-aged males over 2 years?
Spontaneous changes in systolic blood pressure over 2 years are associated with rapid changes in left ventricular structure in middle-aged men, whereas changes in BMI do not show similar short-term effects.
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SBP changes may flag early LV remodeling risk in middle-aged men; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective trials before informing practice.
Zureik et al. (1995) conducted an observational in No history of cardiovascular disease or hypertension (n=177). Blood pressure and body mass index was evaluated on Left ventricular mass/height, wall thickness, and internal dimensions. Spontaneous changes in systolic blood pressure over 2 years were significantly associated with changes in left ventricular structure, whereas changes in body mass index were not.
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