Re: Predictors of Significant Short-Term Increases in Blood Pressure

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William Wagner wrote:
> : Am J Med. 2007 Nov;120(11):960-967.
>
> Predictors of Significant Short-Term Increases in Blood Pressure in a
> Community-Based Population.
>
> Aiyer AN, Kip KE, Mulukutla SR, Marroquin OC, Hipps L Jr, Reis SE.
>
> The Cardiovascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa.
> BACKGROUND: Blood pressure predicts the risk of cardiovascular disease
> events in a linear, graded manner. Factors associated with significant
> short-term increases in blood pressure are not well established. We
> aimed to identify predictors of a significant increase in blood pressure
> over a 1-year period among nonhypertensive, community-dwelling adults.
> METHODS: From the community-based Heart Strategies Concentrating on Risk
> Evaluation study, 509 nonhypertensive adults (mean age 58 years; 68%
> were female; 24% were black) had baseline and 1-year assessments of
> blood pressure. Demographics, medical history, anthropometrics,
> lipids/lipoproteins, physical activity, and psychologic status were
> measured at both intervals. A "significant" increase in blood pressure
> was defined as an increase in systolic blood pressure of greater than 20
> mm Hg, diastolic blood pressure of greater than 10 mm Hg, or initiation
> of antihypertensive medication. RESULTS: At 1 year, 22% of participants
> had a significant increase in blood pressure. In multivariable analysis,
> baseline body mass index (BMI) and a greater than 5% increase in weight
> or waist circumference were associated with a significant increase in
> blood pressure (adjusted relative risk 2.09; 95% confidence interval,
> 1.35-3.21). The adverse effect of an increase in weight and waist
> circumference on blood pressure was evident in subgroup analyses by age,
> race, baseline BMI, and regular exercise.
>
> CONCLUSIONS: Baseline BMI and a greater than 5% increase in weight or
> waist circumference over 1 year are associated with a significant
> increase in blood pressure. These data emphasize the need for weight
> maintenance. They also serve to stratify individuals who may benefit
> from close clinical observation and preventive intervention.
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