Key result
Stable hypertension was associated with significantly reduced peak flow and increased minimal vascular resistance compared to normotensive subjects, suggesting arterial structural changes.
Why the study?
How do arterial hemodynamics of the lower limbs differ between stable hypertensive, borderline hypertensive, and normotensive subjects?
Population
85 subjects, comprising 60 uncomplicated hypertensive patients and 25 normotensive subjects.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Should not alter hypertension management; leaves open causality and progression from borderline states.
Observational (n=85)
How do arterial hemodynamics of the lower limbs differ between stable hypertensive, borderline hypertensive, and normotensive subjects?
Stable hypertension is associated with arterial structural changes in the lower limbs, whereas borderline hypertension primarily involves functional modifications like reduced compliance.
Milio et al. (1995) conducted an observational in Essential hypertension (n=85). Essential hypertension vs. Normotensive subjects was evaluated on Arterial hemodynamics of the lower limbs (resting blood flow, peak flow, vascular resistance, hyperemic response time). Stable hypertension was associated with significantly reduced peak flow and increased minimal vascular resistance compared to normotensive subjects, suggesting arterial structural changes.
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