Association of low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and high arterial blood pressure in the elderly

The value of arterial blood pressure is variable. It depends on the time of the day, external and internal factors such as genetics and lifestyle. Moderate and regular physical activity, as well as weight reduction, can affect the reduction of high arterial blood pressure (ABP). The influence of physical activity on the health of the elderly is not well researched. The objective of this systematic review study is to collect and analyze studies of the effects of different types of exercise programs on arterial blood pressure of the elderly. Based on an analysis of electronic databases and the inclusion criteria set, 21 studies were included in the analysis. Performing only one exercise training program with the elderly leads to a fall of systolic blood pressure (SBP) from 7 to 30 mm Hg and of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) from 3 to 17 mm Hg, whereas a long term training program reduces SBP for 17 and DBP for 7mm Hg. The combination of aerobic training (AT) and resistance training (RT) with the elderly gives the best results in reducing ABP, increasing arterial elasticity, thus reducing the chance of getting a cardiovascular disease.

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Serum Testosterone Levels and Arterial Blood Pressure in the Elderly

Hypertension Research ◽

10.1291/hypres.28.625 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 28 (8) ◽

pp. 625-630 ◽

Cited By ~ 47

Author(s):

Roberto FOGARI ◽

Paola PRETI ◽

Annalisa ZOPPI ◽

Elena FOGARI ◽

Andrea RINALDI ◽

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Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Arterial Blood Pressure ◽

Serum Testosterone ◽

The Elderly ◽

Testosterone Levels ◽

Arterial Blood

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Correlation between arterial blood pressure and metabolic risk factors in the elderly population: The Brisighella Study

Atherosclerosis ◽

10.1016/s0021-9150(99)80392-x ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 144 ◽

pp. 102

Author(s):

M.P. Panourgia ◽

C. Borghi ◽

A. Dormi ◽

M.C. Grippo ◽

S. Rimondi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Arterial Blood Pressure ◽

Elderly Population ◽

The Elderly ◽

Metabolic Risk Factors ◽

Metabolic Risk ◽

Arterial Blood

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Az idősek tápláltsági állapota és testösszetétele a szabadkai Gerontológiai Központban

Orvosi Hetilap ◽

10.1556/650.2019.31239 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 160 (9) ◽

pp. 349-358

Author(s):

Hajnalka Pozsár ◽

Karolina Berenji ◽

Csaba Pozsár

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Body Composition ◽

Blood Glucose ◽

Arterial Blood Pressure ◽

Nutritional Assessment ◽

Fasting Blood Glucose ◽

The Elderly ◽

The Body ◽

Blood Pressure Monitor ◽

Arterial Blood

Abstract: Introduction: Nutritional assessment is the most effective way of preventing obesity and malnutrition in the elderly. Aim: The aim of our study was to assess the nutritional status of people living in the nursing home, and to determine blood glucose and arterial blood pressure. Method: In November 2017, thirty-six people aged over 60 were included in the study. The body composition was determined by bioimpedance scale ‘In Body 230’. The fasting blood glucose level was determined by a digital blood glucose meter and the arterial blood pressure was determined by a digital blood pressure monitor. Results: Body composition of the participants showed that 36.1% are classified as overweight (body mass index [BMI] 25–29.9 kg/m2) and 36.1% as obese (BMI≥30.0 kg/m2). Obesity (50%) is predominantly recorded at the age of 75–84 years. 44% of the subjects did not have a glycemic response, with an average fasting blood sugar of 7.27 ± 2.03 mmol/L. The mean arterial blood pressure was 143.6/79.5 mmHg. Nearly 60% of the examined elderly people are hypertensive. Conclusions: Obesity was diagnosed in more than one third of the elderly and 70% had high cardiovascular comorbidity. According to these findings, nursing homes need to pay more attention to the amount and quality of meals in order to avoid complications. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(9): 349–358.

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