Key result
Subjects with a family history of hypertension had a significantly higher rise in systolic (26.24 vs 21.24 mmHg) blood pressure during the cold pressor test compared to controls (p<0.0001).
Why the study?
Does a family history of hypertension increase the blood pressure response to the cold pressor test in healthy young adults?
Population
50 healthy medical students aged 19-24 years, divided into a study group with a family history of…
Comparison
Cold pressor test. vs Healthy medical students without a family…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May aid early hypertension risk identification in screening; leaves open prospective validation before clinical adoption.
Cross-Sectional (n=50)
No
Does a family history of hypertension increase the blood pressure response to the cold pressor test in healthy young adults?
Absolute Event Rate: 26.24% vs 21.24%
p-value: p=<0.0001
Healthy young adults with a family history of hypertension exhibit a significantly exaggerated blood pressure response to the cold pressor test, suggesting early vascular hyperreactivity.
Kumar et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy subjects with or without family history of hypertension (n=50). Family history of hypertension vs. No family history of hypertension was evaluated on Maximum rise in systolic blood pressure during cold pressor test (p=<0.0001). Subjects with a family history of hypertension had a significantly higher rise in systolic (26.24 vs 21.24 mmHg) blood pressure during the cold pressor test compared to controls (p<0.0001).
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