Alcohol and arterial wave reflections in middle aged and elderly men.

Abstract:

BACKGROUND:Augmentation index (AIx) is a measure of arterial wave reflection, providing information on the workload of the heart. and is a possible marker for cardiovascular disease risk. The relation of alcohol consumption with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is U-shaped with a protective effect of moderate alcohol consumption. The relation of alcohol consumption level with AIx has not been widely investigated, which prompted this study of the relation of alcohol consumption with AIx in a population-based cohort of men aged 40-80 years. METHODS:Three hundred and seventy-four men (mean age 60.5 years) participated in this cross-sectional study. Alcohol consumption and smoking habits were determined through a validated questionnaire. Fasting blood samples were drawn and analyzed for glucose and lipid levels and AIx was estimated by radial applanation tonometry using the SphygmoCor Device. The resultant data were analyzed using linear regression models. RESULTS:Age, height, heart rate, blood pressure, packyears, current smoking, presence of CVD and hypertension were independently related to AIx. The relation of alcohol consumption with AIx was U-shaped, with a significantly lower AIx in the group drinking 4-8 glasses/week (difference = -2.91%, 95% CI [-5.65; -0.18]) relative to those drinking 0-3 glasses/week. Additional adjustment for current smoking did not change this relationship, but adjustment for pulse wave velocity attenuated the relation. CONCLUSIONS:In a population-based cohort of men aged 40-80 years the relation of alcohol consumption level with AIx was U-shaped, further expanding the evidence for vascular protective effects of moderate alcohol intake.

journal_name

Eur J Clin Invest

authors

van Trijp MJ,Bos WJ,van der Schouw YT,Muller M,Grobbee DE,Bots ML

doi

10.1111/j.1365-2362.2005.01560.x

keywords:

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2005-10-01 00:00:00

pages

615-21

issue

10

eissn

0014-2972

issn

1365-2362

pii

ECI1560

journal_volume

35

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