Objective:To study the causality relationship between diastolic blood pressure(DBP)and hypertensive renal disease with renal failure(HRDRF)and the mediating role of hear t failure(HF)in the causality relationship by n...Objective:To study the causality relationship between diastolic blood pressure(DBP)and hypertensive renal disease with renal failure(HRDRF)and the mediating role of hear t failure(HF)in the causality relationship by network Mendelian randomization(MR).Methods:Genome-wide analysis of DBP,HRDRF,and HF was downloaded from the public database(Genome-Wide Analysis Study[GWAS])and was used to analyze the results and to conduct mediated MR analysis.Results:Analysis showed that DBP was positively correlated with HRDRF(OR=1.0002,95%CI:1.0001–1.0003,P=1.8076e-05)and DBP was positively correlated with HF(OR=1.0295,95%CI:1.0221–1.0370,P=2.5292e-15).HF and HRDRF had a positive causal effect(OR=1.0001,95%CI:1.0000–1.0001,P=0.0152).Mediation analysis showed that the contribution ratio of HF to the combined effect of DBP and HRDRF was 24.69%.Conclusions:DBP can increase the risk of renal disease with renal failure,and HF may play an impor tant role in mediating this causal relationship.展开更多
Reduction of diastolic blood pressure to less than 60-80 mm Hg does not improve mortality and may lead to adversecardiovascular events in high risk patient populations. Despite a growing body of evidence supporting th...Reduction of diastolic blood pressure to less than 60-80 mm Hg does not improve mortality and may lead to adversecardiovascular events in high risk patient populations. Despite a growing body of evidence supporting the J-curve phenomenon, no major society guidelines on hypertension include a lower threshold target for diastolic blood pressure. Many major society guidelines for hypertension have been updated in the last 5 years. Some guidelines include goals specific to age and co-morbid conditions. The Sixth Joint Task Force of the European Society of Cardiology and the Canadian Hypertension Education Program are the only guidelines to date that have recommended a lower threshold target, with the Canadian guidelines recommending a caution against diastolic blood pressure less than or equal to 60 mm Hg in patients with coronary artery disease. While systolic blood pressure has been proven to be the overriding risk factor in hypertensive patients over the age of 50 years, diastolic blood pressure is an important predictor of mortality in younger adults. Post hoc data analysis of previous clinical trials regarding safe lower diastolic blood pressure threshold remains inconsistent. Randomized clinical trials designed to determine the appropriate diastolic blood pressure targets among different age groups and populations with different comorbidities are warranted. Hypertension guideline goals should be based on an individual's age, level of risk, and certain co-morbid conditions, especially coronary artery disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the correlation between morning blood pressure surge, homocysteine (Hcy) and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in elderly patients with primary hypertension. Method: 215 cases of patients wi...Objective: To investigate the correlation between morning blood pressure surge, homocysteine (Hcy) and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in elderly patients with primary hypertension. Method: 215 cases of patients with hypertension from January 2015 to June 2016 were randomly selected from TianYou Hospital attached to WUST.Blood pressure was monitored 24 hours;according to the results, patients were divided into 81 cases of morning blood pressure surge group (study group) and 134 cases of non-morning blood pressure surge group (control group). Biochemical indicators of the two groups were measured, such as Hcy, Glu, blood lipid (TC, TG, LDL-C, HDL-C). The ventricular structure index (IVST, LVDD, LVPWT, LVMI) were measured by color doppler ultrasound.Result: 1) The IVST, LVDD, LVPWT and LVMI were significantly higher in study group than in control group (P 0.05), and the incidence of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) (74.1%) was significantly higher in study group than in control group (22.4%) (P 0.05). 2) There was no statistical difference in TC, TG, LDL-C and HDL-C between the two groups (P > 0.05). The serum levels of Hcy [(16.89 ± 5.84) mmol/L] in study group were significantly higher than those in control group [(10.88 ± 4.07) mmol/L] (P 0.05). 3) Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that morning blood pressure surge and Hcy were the risk factors of left ventricular hypertrophy. Conclusion: In elderly patients with?hypertension, the higher the morning blood pressure surge and Hcy level, the more probability of left ventricular hypertrophy and the more obvious degree.展开更多
To examine the hypothesis that plasma bile acid (BA) level is correlated with essential hypertension (EH). Methods: The level of plasma total bile acid (TBA) in 88 patients with EH and in 11 spontaneous hypertension r...To examine the hypothesis that plasma bile acid (BA) level is correlated with essential hypertension (EH). Methods: The level of plasma total bile acid (TBA) in 88 patients with EH and in 11 spontaneous hypertension rats (SHR) were measured, and regression analysis of systolic and diastolic blood pressures with plasma TBA was performed. Results: Plasma TBA level in EH patients was significantly higher than that in normotensive subjects (7. 35±3. 38μmol/L vs 4. 94±3. 25 μmol/L, PRO. of ); Plasma TBA level in SHR was significantly higher than that in Wistar--Kyoto (WKY) rats (13. 16±3. 58 μmol/L vs 10. 42±2. 24 μmol/L,P<0. 05); Plasma TBA level in patients with EH was the highest in stage Ⅲ (9. 54±4. 12 μmol/L, n =25), the lowest in stage Ⅰ (5. 76±3. 33 μmol/L, n=33), and middle in stage Ⅱ (7. 32±4. 52 μmol/L, n=30); Plasma TBA level in patients with EH was positively correlated with both systolic (r= 0. 33, P<0. 01 ) and diastolic blood pressure (r=0. 46, P<0.01 ); Plasma TBA level in SHR was positively correlated with both systolic (r=0. 82, P<0. 01 ) and diastolic blood pressures (r=0. 69, P<0. 01). Conclusion: elevated level of plasma TBA in patients with EH and in SHR may participate in the pathogenesis of hypertension.展开更多
Background: Blood pressure variability (BPV) in hypertensive patients is implicated as a remarkable feature leading to additional cardiovascular complications. The aim of the study was to identify the determinants inf...Background: Blood pressure variability (BPV) in hypertensive patients is implicated as a remarkable feature leading to additional cardiovascular complications. The aim of the study was to identify the determinants influencing BPV among patients with essential hypertension seen at the Cardiology department of the faculty of medicine, University of Alexandria, Egypt. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional hospital-based study conducted from August 2019 to November 2019. All the eligible patients were made to fill out a standard questionnaire to obtain family and personal clinical history and undergo routine physical examination, laboratory tests and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. BPV was summarized as the standard deviation (SD) of all-day systolic and diastolic BP in both normal patients (with SD 11) and abnormal patients (with SD ≥ 11). Results: Out of a total of 114 patients, 18 (15.8%) non-hypertensive patients were included in the control group and the remaining 96 (84.3%) were classified based on the degree of hypertension. BPV in all these patients was found to be significantly related to the male gender, a mild or moderate degree of hypertension, high prevalence of non-dipping, diabetes, use of beta-blockers as antihypertensive medication, heart rate variability, BMI, and increased day-time variability. Conclusion: Variability in blood pressure influenced by different intrinsic and extrinsic factors plays an important role in the management of hypertension. In order to reduce the burden of disease and for a better quality of life for hypertensive patients, it is important that physicians start considering lowering BPV in addition to reducing physiological BP levels.展开更多
Relations between 67 dietary parameters and blood pressure in 8 Chinese communities (745 men aged 40~59 years) were studied. Results showed. UNa, Na/K, Ca, Ca/Mg, parameters reflecting the protein-intake, serum lev...Relations between 67 dietary parameters and blood pressure in 8 Chinese communities (745 men aged 40~59 years) were studied. Results showed. UNa, Na/K, Ca, Ca/Mg, parameters reflecting the protein-intake, serum levels of Sr, valine, cysteine,threonine, Vit A, Vit E, cholesterol, C16:0, C18:0, (saturated fatty acid)/(polyunsaturated fatty acid),(C20:5+C22:6 (ω<sub>3</sub>))/(C18:2+C20:3+C20:4 (ω<sub>6</sub>)), γ-glutamyl transferase (an index of alcohol consumption) and plasma glucose correlated positively with BP, while serum levels of K, Mg, glycine, phenylalanine, leucine, VitC, C18:2, Ni, V, Co, Cr and Cd, inversely. And also, a metabolic imbalance among BP, blood glucose and lipids was exhibited.展开更多
BACKGROUND Obesity has evolved into a global pandemic.The prevalence of obesity and hypertension in eastern North Carolina are comparable,if not higher,than the national prevalence.In the United States,an estimated 34...BACKGROUND Obesity has evolved into a global pandemic.The prevalence of obesity and hypertension in eastern North Carolina are comparable,if not higher,than the national prevalence.In the United States,an estimated 34%of adults have hypertension,the most modifiable risk factor for heart disease and stroke.Lifestyle and pharmacological interventions often do not provide sustained weight loss in obese patients.Bariatric surgery offers an effective weight reduction with short-and long-term health improvements;however,a higher body mass index is associated with higher surgical morbidity and mortality,longer hospitalization,and increasing rates of 30-day readmission due to comorbidities.Intragastric balloon may bridge a critical gap in the treatment of obesity.The objective of this paper is to showcase the impact of endoscopic bariatric therapy on blood pressure reduction.AIM To investigate the impact of intragastric balloon on blood pressure reduction.METHODS A retrospective chart review was conducted from January 1,2016 to January 31,2019 of consecutive adults who received intragastric balloon therapy(IGBT)in a gastroenterology private practice in Eastern North Carolina.The balloon was introduced into the stomach under endoscopic guidance,and while in the region of the gastric body,inflation with saline was performed at increments of 50 mL until target volume between 500 to 650 mL of saline was attained depending on the patient's gastric capacity.No procedural complications were noted during endoscopic placement and removal of the balloon.A cohort study design was used for data analysis.A total of 172 patients had the Orbera^(■)intragastric balloon placed.Of the 172 patients who had IGBT at baseline,11 patients(6.4%)requested early balloon removal due to foreign body sensation(n=1),and/or intolerable gastrointestinal adverse events(n=10).The reported gastrointestinal adverse events were nausea,vomiting,abdominal pain,and diarrhea.Eventually,6-mo follow-up data were available for only 140 patients.As a result,only the 140 available at the 6-mo follow-up were included in the analysis.Univariate,bivariate,and multivariate statistical analyses were performed.Specifically,scatterplots were created to show the relationship between weight and blood pressure,and paired two-sample t-test was carried out to determine if there was a significant reduction in weight before and after the IGBT.Multiple regressions were also performed to examine the association between participants’total body weight and blood pressure.The outcome variables for the multiple regression were systolic and diastolic blood pressure measured as continuous variables.This was followed by logistic regression analyses to determine the association between total body weight and hypertension at 6-mo post-implantation.The outcome variables for the logistic regression were systolic blood pressure–nonhypertensive(140 mmHg or less)or hypertensive(greater than 140 mmHg),and diastolic blood pressure–non-hypertensive(90 mmHg or less)or hypertensive(greater than 90 mmHg).All authors had access to the study data and reviewed and approved the final manuscript.All statistical analyses were done using STATA 14®.RESULTS The study included 15%males and 85%females.50%of the patients were white and just over 22%were non-white,and about 27%declined to give their race.The average baseline patients’weight prior to IGBT was 231.61 Lbs.(SD=46.53 Lbs.).However,the average patients’weight after IGBT at the 6-mo follow-up was 203.88 Lbs.(SD=41.04 Lbs.).Hence,on average,the percent total body weight loss at 6-mo is 11.97 after IGBT.The logistic regression performed revealed that weight(β=0.0140,P<0.000)and age(β=0.0534,P<0.000)are important factors in determining systolic blood pressure after IGBT.None of the other demographic characteristics or indicated comorbidities were found to be significant.CONCLUSION IGBT can be an effective short-term weight reduction modality with a relatively little risk of adverse event.Due to its improvement on systolic blood pressure,IGBT may help reduce cardiovascular risk.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of combination perindopril/amlodipine tablets in patients with high-altitude hypertension who were previously unable to control their blood pressure with monotherapy.Methods:A total ...Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of combination perindopril/amlodipine tablets in patients with high-altitude hypertension who were previously unable to control their blood pressure with monotherapy.Methods:A total of 151 patients with high-altitude hypertension whose blood pressure remained inadequately controlled with previous monotherapy were enrolled in this study.All patients received an 8-week treatment with a combination of perindopril/amlodipine tablets,consisting of perindopril 10 mg/day and amlodipine 5 mg/day.Blood pressure measurements,including both diastolic and systolic pressures,were taken at baseline,and after 2,4,6,and 8 weeks of treatment.Results:After 8 weeks of treatment,there was a significant reduction in both average systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared to baseline(P<0.0001).Specifically,the average systolic blood pressure decreased by 24.45±13.75 mmHg,and the average diastolic blood pressure decreased by 13.37±8.40 mmHg.The overall heart rate showed no significant changes during the treatment period.Conclusion:A combination of perindopril/amlodipine tablets significantly improved blood pressure control in patients with high-altitude hypertension after 8 weeks of treatment.These results support the efficacy of combination perindopril/amlodipine as a viable treatment option for high-altitude hypertension.展开更多
目的通过研究原发性高血压(EH)患者的血清Lp(a)、Lp-PLA2水平与血压变异性(BPV)的特征,进一步探讨EH患者血清中Lp(a)和Lp-PLA2水平与BPV之间的关系。方法选取2022年9月至2023年9月于内蒙古自治区人民医院门诊及住院诊疗的EH患者240例。...目的通过研究原发性高血压(EH)患者的血清Lp(a)、Lp-PLA2水平与血压变异性(BPV)的特征,进一步探讨EH患者血清中Lp(a)和Lp-PLA2水平与BPV之间的关系。方法选取2022年9月至2023年9月于内蒙古自治区人民医院门诊及住院诊疗的EH患者240例。将患者分为A组:Lp(a)、Lp-PLA2均正常,115例;B组:仅Lp(a)升高,48例;C组:仅Lp-PLA2升高,42例;D组:Lp(a)、Lp-PLA2均升高,35例。探索Lp(a)和Lp-PLA2水平与血压变异性之间的相关性。结果B组各时段变异系数(CV)均高于A组(P<0.05);C组24 h SBPCV、24 h DBP CV、nSBP CV、dDBP CV、dSBP CV高于A组(P<0.05);D组各时段CV均高于A组(P<0.05)。Lp(a)、Lp-PLA2与BPV呈正相关(rs>0,P<0.05)。B组、C组以及D组的Lp(a)、Lp-PLA2和24 h SBP CV、24 h DBP CV间均呈显著正相关关系(rs>0,P<0.05)。结论EH患者血清Lp(a)、Lp-PLA2水平与BPV呈正相关,且血清Lp(a)、Lp-PLA2均升高的患者BPV也升高。展开更多
基金supported by the scientific research project of Shanxi Provincial Health Commission(No.2022073)。
文摘Objective:To study the causality relationship between diastolic blood pressure(DBP)and hypertensive renal disease with renal failure(HRDRF)and the mediating role of hear t failure(HF)in the causality relationship by network Mendelian randomization(MR).Methods:Genome-wide analysis of DBP,HRDRF,and HF was downloaded from the public database(Genome-Wide Analysis Study[GWAS])and was used to analyze the results and to conduct mediated MR analysis.Results:Analysis showed that DBP was positively correlated with HRDRF(OR=1.0002,95%CI:1.0001–1.0003,P=1.8076e-05)and DBP was positively correlated with HF(OR=1.0295,95%CI:1.0221–1.0370,P=2.5292e-15).HF and HRDRF had a positive causal effect(OR=1.0001,95%CI:1.0000–1.0001,P=0.0152).Mediation analysis showed that the contribution ratio of HF to the combined effect of DBP and HRDRF was 24.69%.Conclusions:DBP can increase the risk of renal disease with renal failure,and HF may play an impor tant role in mediating this causal relationship.
文摘Reduction of diastolic blood pressure to less than 60-80 mm Hg does not improve mortality and may lead to adversecardiovascular events in high risk patient populations. Despite a growing body of evidence supporting the J-curve phenomenon, no major society guidelines on hypertension include a lower threshold target for diastolic blood pressure. Many major society guidelines for hypertension have been updated in the last 5 years. Some guidelines include goals specific to age and co-morbid conditions. The Sixth Joint Task Force of the European Society of Cardiology and the Canadian Hypertension Education Program are the only guidelines to date that have recommended a lower threshold target, with the Canadian guidelines recommending a caution against diastolic blood pressure less than or equal to 60 mm Hg in patients with coronary artery disease. While systolic blood pressure has been proven to be the overriding risk factor in hypertensive patients over the age of 50 years, diastolic blood pressure is an important predictor of mortality in younger adults. Post hoc data analysis of previous clinical trials regarding safe lower diastolic blood pressure threshold remains inconsistent. Randomized clinical trials designed to determine the appropriate diastolic blood pressure targets among different age groups and populations with different comorbidities are warranted. Hypertension guideline goals should be based on an individual's age, level of risk, and certain co-morbid conditions, especially coronary artery disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes.
文摘Objective: To investigate the correlation between morning blood pressure surge, homocysteine (Hcy) and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in elderly patients with primary hypertension. Method: 215 cases of patients with hypertension from January 2015 to June 2016 were randomly selected from TianYou Hospital attached to WUST.Blood pressure was monitored 24 hours;according to the results, patients were divided into 81 cases of morning blood pressure surge group (study group) and 134 cases of non-morning blood pressure surge group (control group). Biochemical indicators of the two groups were measured, such as Hcy, Glu, blood lipid (TC, TG, LDL-C, HDL-C). The ventricular structure index (IVST, LVDD, LVPWT, LVMI) were measured by color doppler ultrasound.Result: 1) The IVST, LVDD, LVPWT and LVMI were significantly higher in study group than in control group (P 0.05), and the incidence of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) (74.1%) was significantly higher in study group than in control group (22.4%) (P 0.05). 2) There was no statistical difference in TC, TG, LDL-C and HDL-C between the two groups (P > 0.05). The serum levels of Hcy [(16.89 ± 5.84) mmol/L] in study group were significantly higher than those in control group [(10.88 ± 4.07) mmol/L] (P 0.05). 3) Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that morning blood pressure surge and Hcy were the risk factors of left ventricular hypertrophy. Conclusion: In elderly patients with?hypertension, the higher the morning blood pressure surge and Hcy level, the more probability of left ventricular hypertrophy and the more obvious degree.
文摘To examine the hypothesis that plasma bile acid (BA) level is correlated with essential hypertension (EH). Methods: The level of plasma total bile acid (TBA) in 88 patients with EH and in 11 spontaneous hypertension rats (SHR) were measured, and regression analysis of systolic and diastolic blood pressures with plasma TBA was performed. Results: Plasma TBA level in EH patients was significantly higher than that in normotensive subjects (7. 35±3. 38μmol/L vs 4. 94±3. 25 μmol/L, PRO. of ); Plasma TBA level in SHR was significantly higher than that in Wistar--Kyoto (WKY) rats (13. 16±3. 58 μmol/L vs 10. 42±2. 24 μmol/L,P<0. 05); Plasma TBA level in patients with EH was the highest in stage Ⅲ (9. 54±4. 12 μmol/L, n =25), the lowest in stage Ⅰ (5. 76±3. 33 μmol/L, n=33), and middle in stage Ⅱ (7. 32±4. 52 μmol/L, n=30); Plasma TBA level in patients with EH was positively correlated with both systolic (r= 0. 33, P<0. 01 ) and diastolic blood pressure (r=0. 46, P<0.01 ); Plasma TBA level in SHR was positively correlated with both systolic (r=0. 82, P<0. 01 ) and diastolic blood pressures (r=0. 69, P<0. 01). Conclusion: elevated level of plasma TBA in patients with EH and in SHR may participate in the pathogenesis of hypertension.
文摘Background: Blood pressure variability (BPV) in hypertensive patients is implicated as a remarkable feature leading to additional cardiovascular complications. The aim of the study was to identify the determinants influencing BPV among patients with essential hypertension seen at the Cardiology department of the faculty of medicine, University of Alexandria, Egypt. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional hospital-based study conducted from August 2019 to November 2019. All the eligible patients were made to fill out a standard questionnaire to obtain family and personal clinical history and undergo routine physical examination, laboratory tests and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. BPV was summarized as the standard deviation (SD) of all-day systolic and diastolic BP in both normal patients (with SD 11) and abnormal patients (with SD ≥ 11). Results: Out of a total of 114 patients, 18 (15.8%) non-hypertensive patients were included in the control group and the remaining 96 (84.3%) were classified based on the degree of hypertension. BPV in all these patients was found to be significantly related to the male gender, a mild or moderate degree of hypertension, high prevalence of non-dipping, diabetes, use of beta-blockers as antihypertensive medication, heart rate variability, BMI, and increased day-time variability. Conclusion: Variability in blood pressure influenced by different intrinsic and extrinsic factors plays an important role in the management of hypertension. In order to reduce the burden of disease and for a better quality of life for hypertensive patients, it is important that physicians start considering lowering BPV in addition to reducing physiological BP levels.
文摘Relations between 67 dietary parameters and blood pressure in 8 Chinese communities (745 men aged 40~59 years) were studied. Results showed. UNa, Na/K, Ca, Ca/Mg, parameters reflecting the protein-intake, serum levels of Sr, valine, cysteine,threonine, Vit A, Vit E, cholesterol, C16:0, C18:0, (saturated fatty acid)/(polyunsaturated fatty acid),(C20:5+C22:6 (ω<sub>3</sub>))/(C18:2+C20:3+C20:4 (ω<sub>6</sub>)), γ-glutamyl transferase (an index of alcohol consumption) and plasma glucose correlated positively with BP, while serum levels of K, Mg, glycine, phenylalanine, leucine, VitC, C18:2, Ni, V, Co, Cr and Cd, inversely. And also, a metabolic imbalance among BP, blood glucose and lipids was exhibited.
文摘BACKGROUND Obesity has evolved into a global pandemic.The prevalence of obesity and hypertension in eastern North Carolina are comparable,if not higher,than the national prevalence.In the United States,an estimated 34%of adults have hypertension,the most modifiable risk factor for heart disease and stroke.Lifestyle and pharmacological interventions often do not provide sustained weight loss in obese patients.Bariatric surgery offers an effective weight reduction with short-and long-term health improvements;however,a higher body mass index is associated with higher surgical morbidity and mortality,longer hospitalization,and increasing rates of 30-day readmission due to comorbidities.Intragastric balloon may bridge a critical gap in the treatment of obesity.The objective of this paper is to showcase the impact of endoscopic bariatric therapy on blood pressure reduction.AIM To investigate the impact of intragastric balloon on blood pressure reduction.METHODS A retrospective chart review was conducted from January 1,2016 to January 31,2019 of consecutive adults who received intragastric balloon therapy(IGBT)in a gastroenterology private practice in Eastern North Carolina.The balloon was introduced into the stomach under endoscopic guidance,and while in the region of the gastric body,inflation with saline was performed at increments of 50 mL until target volume between 500 to 650 mL of saline was attained depending on the patient's gastric capacity.No procedural complications were noted during endoscopic placement and removal of the balloon.A cohort study design was used for data analysis.A total of 172 patients had the Orbera^(■)intragastric balloon placed.Of the 172 patients who had IGBT at baseline,11 patients(6.4%)requested early balloon removal due to foreign body sensation(n=1),and/or intolerable gastrointestinal adverse events(n=10).The reported gastrointestinal adverse events were nausea,vomiting,abdominal pain,and diarrhea.Eventually,6-mo follow-up data were available for only 140 patients.As a result,only the 140 available at the 6-mo follow-up were included in the analysis.Univariate,bivariate,and multivariate statistical analyses were performed.Specifically,scatterplots were created to show the relationship between weight and blood pressure,and paired two-sample t-test was carried out to determine if there was a significant reduction in weight before and after the IGBT.Multiple regressions were also performed to examine the association between participants’total body weight and blood pressure.The outcome variables for the multiple regression were systolic and diastolic blood pressure measured as continuous variables.This was followed by logistic regression analyses to determine the association between total body weight and hypertension at 6-mo post-implantation.The outcome variables for the logistic regression were systolic blood pressure–nonhypertensive(140 mmHg or less)or hypertensive(greater than 140 mmHg),and diastolic blood pressure–non-hypertensive(90 mmHg or less)or hypertensive(greater than 90 mmHg).All authors had access to the study data and reviewed and approved the final manuscript.All statistical analyses were done using STATA 14®.RESULTS The study included 15%males and 85%females.50%of the patients were white and just over 22%were non-white,and about 27%declined to give their race.The average baseline patients’weight prior to IGBT was 231.61 Lbs.(SD=46.53 Lbs.).However,the average patients’weight after IGBT at the 6-mo follow-up was 203.88 Lbs.(SD=41.04 Lbs.).Hence,on average,the percent total body weight loss at 6-mo is 11.97 after IGBT.The logistic regression performed revealed that weight(β=0.0140,P<0.000)and age(β=0.0534,P<0.000)are important factors in determining systolic blood pressure after IGBT.None of the other demographic characteristics or indicated comorbidities were found to be significant.CONCLUSION IGBT can be an effective short-term weight reduction modality with a relatively little risk of adverse event.Due to its improvement on systolic blood pressure,IGBT may help reduce cardiovascular risk.
文摘Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of combination perindopril/amlodipine tablets in patients with high-altitude hypertension who were previously unable to control their blood pressure with monotherapy.Methods:A total of 151 patients with high-altitude hypertension whose blood pressure remained inadequately controlled with previous monotherapy were enrolled in this study.All patients received an 8-week treatment with a combination of perindopril/amlodipine tablets,consisting of perindopril 10 mg/day and amlodipine 5 mg/day.Blood pressure measurements,including both diastolic and systolic pressures,were taken at baseline,and after 2,4,6,and 8 weeks of treatment.Results:After 8 weeks of treatment,there was a significant reduction in both average systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared to baseline(P<0.0001).Specifically,the average systolic blood pressure decreased by 24.45±13.75 mmHg,and the average diastolic blood pressure decreased by 13.37±8.40 mmHg.The overall heart rate showed no significant changes during the treatment period.Conclusion:A combination of perindopril/amlodipine tablets significantly improved blood pressure control in patients with high-altitude hypertension after 8 weeks of treatment.These results support the efficacy of combination perindopril/amlodipine as a viable treatment option for high-altitude hypertension.
文摘目的通过研究原发性高血压(EH)患者的血清Lp(a)、Lp-PLA2水平与血压变异性(BPV)的特征,进一步探讨EH患者血清中Lp(a)和Lp-PLA2水平与BPV之间的关系。方法选取2022年9月至2023年9月于内蒙古自治区人民医院门诊及住院诊疗的EH患者240例。将患者分为A组:Lp(a)、Lp-PLA2均正常,115例;B组:仅Lp(a)升高,48例;C组:仅Lp-PLA2升高,42例;D组:Lp(a)、Lp-PLA2均升高,35例。探索Lp(a)和Lp-PLA2水平与血压变异性之间的相关性。结果B组各时段变异系数(CV)均高于A组(P<0.05);C组24 h SBPCV、24 h DBP CV、nSBP CV、dDBP CV、dSBP CV高于A组(P<0.05);D组各时段CV均高于A组(P<0.05)。Lp(a)、Lp-PLA2与BPV呈正相关(rs>0,P<0.05)。B组、C组以及D组的Lp(a)、Lp-PLA2和24 h SBP CV、24 h DBP CV间均呈显著正相关关系(rs>0,P<0.05)。结论EH患者血清Lp(a)、Lp-PLA2水平与BPV呈正相关,且血清Lp(a)、Lp-PLA2均升高的患者BPV也升高。