Evaluation of clinical variables associated with increased carotid intima-media thickness in middle-aged hypertensive women.

abstract：Purpose:To compare several anthropometric indices in the prediction of hypertension among adults. Methods:This is a cross-sectional study. Five hundred and eighteen adult men and women (40.9 ± 10.5 years; 1.62 ± .09 m; 72.3 ± 15.6 kg) volunteered to participate and underwent blood pressure and anthropometric measures....

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Dutra MT,Reis DBV,Martins KG,Gadelha AB

更新日期：2018-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiotensin II increases blood pressure and stimulates thirst and sodium appetite in the brain. It also stimulates secretion of aldosterone from the adrenal zona glomerulosa and epinephrine from the adrenal medulla. The rat has 3 subtypes of angiotensin II receptors: AT1a, AT1b, and AT2. mRNAs for all three subtypes o...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Premer C,Lamondin C,Mitzey A,Speth RC,Brownfield MS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mitochondrial dysfunction is implicated in many cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, and may be associated with an overactive renin-angiotensin system (RAS). Angiotensin (Ang) II, a potent vasoconstrictor hormone of the RAS, also impairs baroreflex and mitochondrial function. Most deleterious cardiovascula...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Nautiyal M,Arnold AC,Chappell MC,Diz DI

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The spontaneously hypertensive rat model with reduced NO synthesis (SHRLN) shares features with aging and hypertension in humans, among other a severe aortic stiffening. The present in vivo study aimed to compare thoracic (TA) and abdominal (AA) aortic stiffness in the SHRLN (treated 5 weeks with L-NAME), SHR, and nor...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Lindesay G,Bézie Y,Ragonnet C,Duchatelle V,Isabelle M,Villeneuve N,Vayssettes-Courchay C

更新日期：2019-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：:The human renin gene has been widely known to be involved in essential hypertension (EH) pathogenesis. Genetic variant C-5434T of REN enhancer contributed to renin gene transcription and serum renin regulation. However, the mechanism associated with the transcription level changes remains unknown, and only a few repor...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Maslahah I,Rohman MS,Widodo N,Endharti AT,Utomo D

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1155/2019/6709817.]. ...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Erejuwa OO,Gan SH,Romani AMP,Kamal MA,Nammi S

更新日期：2019-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Angiopoietin-like protein 3 (ANGPTL3) plays a pivotal role in lipid metabolism and angiogenesis, and there is growing interest regarding the association between ANGPTL3 and coronary artery disease (CAD). This study aims to investigate whether ANGPTL3 levels can be used to predict the future occurrence of maj...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Chen MC,Hsu BG,Lee CJ,Wang JH

更新日期：2020-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure amongst people with hypertension using a cross-sectional survey. Of the 955 who replied (53%), 293 (31%) reported that they self-monitored blood pressure. Nearly 60% (198/331) self-monitored at least monthly. Diabetic patients monitoring th...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Baral-Grant S,Haque MS,Nouwen A,Greenfield SM,McManus RJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertension is known as the major risk factor for cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. Antihypertensive agents are directed to prevent many of the harmful effects of elevated blood pressure, yet medication nonadherence hinders the effectiveness of these therapies. Nowadays the use of mobile phone has vastly spread...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Andre N,Wibawanti R,Siswanto BB

更新日期：2019-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of hypertension in newly declared municipalities of Kathmandu, Nepal. Design, Settings, and Participants. This was a community-based cross-sectional study conducted in the municipalities of Kathmandu District, Nepal, between January and July 2...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Dhungana RR,Pandey AR,Bista B,Joshi S,Devkota S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the association of periodontitis and/or tooth loss with hypertension by excluding the common confounders. Eighty-one Tanzanian women who were aged 46-58 years, nonsmokers, nonalcoholic drinkers, and on no medication underwent clinical examination. Multiple-r...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Yamori M,Njelekela M,Mtabaji J,Yamori Y,Bessho K

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Hypertension, particularly pulse pressure [PP] is a major risk factor for end-stage renal disease. However, the effect of individual components of hypertension namely PP, systolic [SBP] and diastolic blood pressure [DBP] on kidney function, in the general African population is unknown. Methods:Data were c...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Banerjee D,Plange-Rhule J,Chitalia N,Kumi K,Micah FB,Cappuccio FP,Eastwood JB

更新日期：2018-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：Background:White-coat hypertension (HT), masked HT, HT with white-coat effect, and masked uncontrolled HT are well-recognized problems of over- and undertreatment of high blood pressure in real-life practice. However, little is known about the true prevalence in Thailand. Objectives:To examine the prevalence and chara...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Montrivade S,Chattranukulchai P,Siwamogsatham S,Vorasettakarnkij Y,Naeowong W,Boonchayaanant P,Sakulsupsiri A,Ariyachaipanich A,Lertsuwunseri V,Rungpradubvong V,Satitthummanid S,Puwanant S,Prechawat S,Srimahachota S,Chaipromp

更新日期：2020-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Silent cerebral white matter lesions (WMLs) are a common finding on magnetic resonance imaging of the brain in the elderly. However, in patients with hypertension, WMLs tend to occur earlier in life and appear to be more severe. There is a body of evidence that supports the idea that WMLs in asymptomatic hypertensive ...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Sierra C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Given that hypertension in adulthood has its onset in childhood, it is not surprising that the prevalence of hypertension among adolescents has also increased in recent years. However, there are limited data on the prevalence of hypertension and also the new AAP guideline has not yet been applied to the Indo...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Kurnianto A,Kurniadi Sunjaya D,Ruluwedrata Rinawan F,Hilmanto D

更新日期：2020-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on the first survey of hypertension in undergraduates in Sierra Leone. Levels of hypertension (12%) and obesity (4%) appear low compared to the general population but given the rapid increase of both and the expectation that many graduates will enter the formal employment sector and a sedentary lifestyle, th...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Lebbie A,Wadsworth R,Saidu J,Bangura C

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Hypertension imposes stresses on many organs like heart and kidney. However, studies that show the effect of hypertension on the lungs are limited. Objective:To assess pulmonary function status of hypertensive patients aged 30-64 years at Zewditu Memorial Hospital, 2017. Methods:Hospital based comparative ...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Birhan MM,Abebe Y

更新日期：2018-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim. To evaluate whether body fat distribution, birth weight, and family history for diabetes (FHD) were associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS) in children and adolescents. Methods. A total of 439 Italian obese children and adolescents (5-18 years) were enrolled. Subjects were divided into 2 groups: prepubertal and...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Brufani C,Fintini D,Giordano U,Tozzi AE,Barbetti F,Cappa M

更新日期：2011-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effects of resistance exercise under hypoxia on postexercise hemodynamics in eight healthy young males. The subjects belonged to a track & field club (sprinters, hurdlers, and long jumpers) and engage in regular physical training (1-2 h per day, 3-5 days per week). Each participant performed eight ...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Horiuchi M,Ni-I-Nou A,Miyazaki M,Ando D,Koyama K

更新日期：2018-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Our aim was to investigate factors predicting blood pressure (BP) variability during diagnostic cerebral angiography and associations between BP variability and clinical outcomes in patients with acute and subacute ischemic stroke and intracranial artery stenosis. 114 patients with ischemic stroke and intracranial art...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Pan H,Zhao R,Liu FD,Wu YL,Li GF,Shi YH,Liu YS,Zhao Y,Zhuang MT,Hou TY,Zhang QT,Yao Q,Qiao Y,Huang RJ,Chen LN,Zhu YM,Shu L,Su JJ,Fang J,Tang XM,Wang S,Cui GH,Wang DZ,Liu JR

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alterations in the autonomic cardiovascular control have been implicated to play an important etiologic role in preeclampsia. The present study was designed to evaluate autonomic functions in preeclamptic pregnant women and compare the values with normotensive pregnant and healthy nonpregnant controls. Assessment of a...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Chaswal M,Kapoor R,Batra A,Verma S,Yadav BS

更新日期：2018-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the relationships between SES and diabetes and hypertension for Korean adults using the Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey. To handle the four dummy dependent variables: Diabetes and Hypertension, Diabetes alone, Hypertension alone, and Diabetes or Hypertension, four differen...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Min H,Chang J,Balkrishnan R

更新日期：2010-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The brain renin-angiotensin system (RAS) has been highlighted as having a pathological role in stroke, dementia, and neurodegenerative disease. Particularly, in dementia, epidemiological studies indicate a preventive effect of RAS blockade on cognitive impairment in Alzheimer disease (AD). Moreover, basic experiments ...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Mogi M,Iwanami J,Horiuchi M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary aldosteronism is a main cause of secondary hypertension which can be effectively treated. The screening test for primary aldosteronism is benefit for minimizing damage to the patient. In the previous retrospective study, we obtained the optimal cutoff value of aldosterone-to-renin ratio detected by chemilumine...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Lin W,Li Y,Chen D,Yao Z,Xu H,Chen Y,Xiao J,Feng P,Gan W

更新日期：2020-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Essential hypertension is characterized by increased peripheral vascular resistance to blood flow. The endothelium is a crucial regulator of vascular tone. Its function is impaired in patients with hypertension, with reduced vasodilation, increased vascular tone associated with a proinflammatory and prothrombotic stat...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Savoia C,Sada L,Zezza L,Pucci L,Lauri FM,Befani A,Alonzo A,Volpe M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertension frequently complicates chronic kidney disease (CKD), with studies showing clinical benefit from blood pressure lowering. Subgroups of patients with severe hypertension exist. We aimed to identify patients with the greatest mortality risk from uncontrolled hypertension to define the prevalence and phenotyp...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Ritchie J,Rainone F,Green D,Alderson H,Chiu D,Middleton R,O'Donoghue D,Kalra PA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 288 men and women from general population in a cross-sectional survey, all neuropsychological tests were negatively associated with age; memory and executive function were also positively related with education. The hypertensives (HT) were less efficient than the normotensives (NT) in the test of memory with interf...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Giordano N,Tikhonoff V,Palatini P,Bascelli A,Boschetti G,De Lazzari F,Grasselli C,Martini B,Caffi S,Piccoli A,Mazza A,Bisiacchi P,Casiglia E

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sympathetic activation in chronic renal failure (CRF) is a major mechanism leading to the progression of renal disease and hypertension. In the present study, we tested the hypothesis that in CRF increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in the RVLM mediated by enhanced circulating Angiotensin II (Ang II) is ...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Dugaich AP,Oliveira-Sales EB,Abreu NP,Boim MA,Bergamaschi CT,Campos RR

更新日期：2011-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether short sleepers (<6 hrs) who worked the non-day-shift were at greater likelihood of reporting hypertension and if these associations varied by individuals' ethnicity. Methods. Analysis was based on the 2010 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). A total ...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Ceïde ME,Pandey A,Ravenell J,Donat M,Ogedegbe G,Jean-Louis G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the relationship between renal function, blood pressure variability (BPV), and nitric oxide (NO) in a group of African Americans with normal or mildly impaired renal function. 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring was performed, NO measured, and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) calculated in 38 ...

journal_title：International journal of hypertension

authors： Diaz KM,Feairheller DL,Sturgeon KM,Veerabhadrappa P,Williamson ST,Crabbe DL,Brown MD

更新日期：2011-01-09 00:00:00