A cross-sectional study on the tea consumption effects of ankle–brachial index

Vascular ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 170853812110647
Author(s):  
Lishuang Gu ◽  
Xuemei Liu ◽  
Shouling Wu ◽  
Kaiyun Chu ◽  
Jing-jing Bao
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Ankle Brachial Index ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Tea Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tea Drinking ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives This thesis aims to explore the relationship between tea consumption and ankle–brachial index (ABI) and further studies the relationship between tea consumption and lower extremity atherosclerosis. Methods This is a cross-sectional, epidemiological survey of 17,373 subjects selected from the staff of Kailuan Group who had come to Kailuan General Hospital for a health examination from January 2016 to December 2017. Tea consumption was obtained by questionnaires. ABI was measured using an automated analyzer. The other data, such as age, gender, body mass index (BMI), and so on, was collected on the same day of the health examination results. The relationship between tea drinking habits and ABI was studied using logistic regression and multivariate linear regression analysis. Results Among the 17,373 analyzed subjects, the difference in age, gender, BMI, heart rate (HR), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), uric acid (UA), C-reactive protein (CRP), fasting blood-glucose (Fbg), and ABI was statistically significant in the tea-drinking group and the nontea-drinking group ( p < 0.05). Multiple logistic regression models revealed that tea consumption was a positive predictor for ABI (odds ratio (OR) = 0.782, confidence interval (CI), 0.615–0.994) ( p < 0.05). Multivariate linear regression analysis of the ABI value showed that frequent tea-drinking has a positive correlation with the ABI value ( p < 0.05). Conclusions The higher tea consumption is significantly associated with higher ABI which means less risk for lower extremity atherosclerosis.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between the Atherogenic Index of Plasma and Arterial Stiffness in Essential Hypertensive Patients from China: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Yin ◽  
Minghui Li ◽  
Lingling Yu ◽  
Feng Hu ◽  
Yu Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Hypertension ◽  
Arterial Stiffness ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Atherogenic Index ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Atherogenic Index Of Plasma

Abstract Background: The atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) always remains in a potential association with the arterial stiffness, however, in large hypertensive patient populations, this relation is not fully discovered and needs to be studied in depth. The present analysis thus sought to further explore the association that exists between AIP and arterial stiffness in patients diagnosed with arterial hypertension in China.Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed 4744 Chinese individuals with essential hypertension. AIP was defined as the base 10 logarithm of the ratio of plasma of triglycerides (TG) to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) levels indicates as in molar concentrations. Measurement of arterial stiffness was carried out via brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV).Results: Data were adjusted for potential confounding variables, after which a multivariate linear regression analysis revealed AIP to be positively correlated with baPWV (β = 1.34, 95% CI: 0.96 to 1.72, P < 0.001). When AIP was instead treated as a categorical variable divided into quartiles, this same relationship was observed (P for trend < 0.001). We additionally found AIP and baPWV had a stronger positive association in individuals with a body mass index (BMI) < 24 kg/m2 (P for interaction < 0.05).Conclusion: AIP and arterial stiffness were positively correlated in essential hypertension patients in China, especially in those with a BMI < 24 kg/m2.

scholarly journals Parameters Associated with Elevated Systolic Blood Pressure Levels in Greek Military Pilots

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-31
Author(s):  
G. Platsas ◽  
G. Kourianidis ◽  
P. Toutouzas ◽  
C. Stefanadis ◽  
G. Vyssoulis
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Medical Monitoring ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elevated Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Life Style Changes ◽  
Military Pilots

Background: Elevated blood pressure levels (BP) continue to comprise one of the most important public health problems worldwide. Hypertension is among the most serious risk factors that relates to myocardial infarction, stroke and kidney failure. The purpose of the study was to examine factors that may contribute to presentation of hypertension in military jet pilots. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of 300 jet pilots of Greek Air-Force. Several data were retrieved from medical files. Participants filled in a questionnaire about demographics, dietary habits and lifestyle factors. Arterial BP was also measured. Spearman’s r was used for correlations. Also, multivariate linear regression analysis was performed. Results: All pilots presented systolic and diastolic BP within normal range (mean: 117.5 mmHg and 77.0 mmHg, respectively). 200 pilots presented optimal BP, 80 normal BP and 20 had marginally normal BP. Most pilots were exercising up to two times weekly (66.9%), however, some reported they didn’t exercise at all (12%) and mentioned exercising for a mean period of 12.0 (±7.6) years, mainly (62.1%) outdoors with aerobic (52.4%), anaerobic exercises (5.6%) or both (42%). Factors that influenced systolic BP levels were body mass index, flight hours, HDL values and exercise intensity. Conclusion: Pilots’ medical monitoring seems adequate since there weren’t any abnormal BP values. Emphasis should be placed on the continuation of programs already in place with further refinement according to specific needs. Smoking cessation interventions are needed as well as promotion of measures that can effectively lead to long standing life-style changes and dietary modifications.

scholarly journals Serum FGF21 levels are altered by various factors including lifestyle behaviors in male subjects

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaori Nakanishi ◽  
Chisaki Ishibashi ◽  
Seiko Ide ◽  
Ryohei Yamamoto ◽  
Makoto Nishida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Consumption Frequency

AbstractFibroblast growth factor (FGF) 21 has various functions, including glucose and lipid metabolism. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate specific conditions that might influence the functions of FGF21. 398 men who underwent a health examination were enrolled in this study. Physical and biochemical parameters and information on several lifestyle behaviors were obtained from all subjects. FGF21 levels correlated with age, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (γ-GTP), uric acid, total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLC), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), and HbA1c. Moreover, FGF21 levels were significantly associated with lifestyle behaviors, including smoking status and breakfast and alcohol consumption frequency. Multivariable regression analysis showed that age, ALT, γ-GTP, smoking status, and breakfast and alcohol consumption frequency were independent variables for FGF21 levels. Assessment among the non-obese and obese groups showed that FGF21 levels correlated with WC, SBP, and TC only in the non-obese group. Thus, serum FGF21 levels were affected by several factors, including lifestyle behaviors, age, and liver function. To assess the functions of FGF21 in individuals, considering these factors would be essential.

scholarly journals Hubungan antara Kadar Low Density Lipoprotein dengan Tekanan Darah Sistolik saat Puncak Exercise pada Personil Kepolisian Daerah Sulawesi Tenggara (The Relationship between Low Density Lipoprotein Levels and Systolic Blood Pressure during Peak Exercise of Police Personnel in Southeast Sulawesi)

MEDULA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dina Fitriana ◽  
Hilma Yuniar ◽  
Jamaluddin Jamaluddin
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Peak Exercise ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Police Personnel ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Systolic blood pressure during exercise is the blood pressure as measured by aneroid sphygmomanometer at the peak exercise (treadmill), namely when the subject has experienced fatigue or heart rate has reached > 85% of Maximum Heart Rate. Purpose:This research purpose is to determine the relationship between LDL level and systolic blood pressure at the exercise peak of  police personnel in Southeast Sulawesi. Methods: This research used analytical-observasional study with cross sectional aproach. The independent variables used in this research are LDL level while the dependent variables was systolic blood pressure during the peak exercise. Research location is in Maxima Laboratory Kendari.The subjects of this study were 95 people based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria that selected by Purposive Sampling method. Data collection was gained by taking the secondary data and was processed by using statistical test data of Independent T-test with a significance p-value <0.05. Result: The result of bivariate analysis showed that there was a relationship between LDL level and systolic blood pressure at the exercise peak on the police personnel in Southeast Sulawesi with a p-value = 0,000 (<0.05). Conclusion: This study can be conlcuded that there was a relationship between LDL level and systolic blood pressure at the peak exercise of police personnel in Southeast Sulawesi.Keywords: low density lipoprotein, systolic blood pressure, peak exercise. ABSTRAKLatar belakang : Puncak tekanan darah sistolik pada saat exercise adalah tekanan darah sistolik yang diukur dengan menggunakan sfignomanometer air raksa pada saat puncak exercise, dimana subyek sudah mengalami kelelahan atau denyut jantung telah mencapai 85% dari denyut jantung maximal. Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kadar LDL plasma dengan tekanan darah sistolik pada puncak exercise pada personil Kepolisian Daerah Sulawesi Tenggara. Metode: penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik-observasional dengan metode cross sectional. variabel independen adalah kadar LDL plasma dan dependen variabel adalah tekanan darah sistol pada puncak exercise. penelitian dilakukan di Laboratorium Klinik Maxima Kendari. sebanyak 95 sampel penelitian yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi diambil dengan metode purposive sampling. Data tekanan darah saat puncak exercise dan kadar LDL plasma diambil dari data sekunder rekam medik pasien. Data kemudian dianalisa dengan uji statistik Independent T-test dan bermakna bila nilai p <0,05. Hasil: Analisa statistik menunjukkan adanya hubungan antara kadar LDL plasma dengan tekanan darah sistolik pada puncak exercise pada personil POLDA Sulawesi Tenggara, dengan nilai p=0,000. Simpulan : Pada penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara kadar LDL plasma dengan tekanan darah sistolik pada puncak exercise pada personil POLDA Sulawesi Tenggara.Kata Kunci: low density lipoprotein, tekanan darah sistolik, puncak exercise

scholarly journals Association between nontraditional lipid profiles and peripheral arterial disease in Chinese adults with hypertension

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Congcong Ding ◽  
Yang Chen ◽  
Yumeng Shi ◽  
Minghui Li ◽  
Lihua Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Density Lipoprotein ◽  
High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽  
Ankle Brachial Index ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Lipid Profiles ◽  
High Density ◽  
Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background Data on the relationship between nontraditional lipid profiles [total cholesterol (TC)/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) ratio, triglyceride (TG)/HDL-C ratio, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)/HDL-C ratio, non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C)] and the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD) are limited. The present study investigated the relationship of nontraditional lipid indices with PAD in hypertensive patients. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed among 10,900 adults with hypertension. Participants were diagnosed with PAD when their ankle-brachial index (ABI) was < 0.9. The association between nontraditional lipid profiles and PAD was examined using multivariate logistic regression analysis and the restricted cubic spline. Results All nontraditional lipid indices were independently and positively associated with PAD in a dose-response fashion. After multivariable adjustment, the per SD increments of the TC/HDL-C, TG/HDL-C, LDL-C/HDL-C ratios and non-HDL-C were all significantly associated with 37, 14, 40, and 24% higher risk for PAD, respectively. The adjusted ORs (95% CI) for PAD were 1.77 (1.31, 2.40), 1.71 (1.25, 2.34), 2.03 (1.50, 2.74), and 1.70 (1.25, 2.31) when comparing the highest tertile to the lowest tertile of the TC/HDL-C, TG/HDL-C, LDL-C/HDL-C ratios and non-HDL-C, respectively. Conclusions Among Chinese hypertensive adults, all nontraditional lipid indices were positively associated with PAD, and the LDL-C/HDL-C and TC/HDL-C ratios were better than the other nontraditional lipid indices for predicting PAD. These findings may improve the risk stratification of cardiovascular disease and dyslipidemia management. Trial registration CHiCTR, ChiCTR1800017274. Registered 20 July 2018.

scholarly journals Intergenerational social mobility and allostatic load in Great Britain

2018 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Präg ◽  
Lindsay Richards
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Social Class ◽  
Social Mobility ◽  
Socioeconomic Position ◽  
Allostatic Load ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Equal Weight ◽  
Occupational Class ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

BackgroundIntergenerational social mobility is hypothesised to be a stressful process that has a negative effect on health. By examining the relationship between own socioeconomic position, parental socioeconomic position and allostatic load (AL) in a representative sample of the British population, we test this hypothesis.MethodsOur study uses cross-sectional data from 9851 adult participants of waves 2 and 3 of Understanding Society. The relationship between parental occupational class at age 14 years, respondents’ social class at the time of the interview and AL is explored by means of diagonal reference models, which allow us to disentangle the effects of parental social class, own social class and the mobility process. The AL score comprises the following biomarkers: (1) total cholesterol, (2) high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, (3) triglycerides, (4) glycated haemoglobin, (5) C-reactive protein, (6) fibrinogen, (7) systolic blood pressure, (8) diastolic blood pressure, (9) resting heart rate, (10) body mass index and (11) waist circumference.ResultsAL is particularly high among the stable working class and low among the stable upper class. On average, current class and origin class exert about equal weight on current AL. However, social mobility—regardless of whether upwards or downwards—is not detrimental for AL. Furthermore, we find evidence that class of origin may be less important among those outside the labour market for reasons other than retirement.ConclusionBoth own social class and parental social class influence AL to a similar extent. However, we find no evidence that mobility trajectories exert any effects, good or bad, on AL.

scholarly journals Child Physical Activity Associations With Cardiovascular Risk Factors Differ by Race

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 397-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas M. Edwards ◽  
Heidi J. Kalkwarf ◽  
Jessica G. Woo ◽  
Philip R. Khoury ◽  
Stephen R. Daniels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose:The objective of this study was to characterize the relationship between objectively-measured physical activity (PA) and cardiovascular risk factors in 7-year-old children and test the hypothesis that it differs by race.Methods:Cross-sectional study of 308 7-year-old children drawn from a major US metropolitan community. PA (moderate-to-vigorous, MVPA; light, LPA; and inactivity, IA) was measured by accelerometry (RT3). Cardiovascular risk factors included BMI, blood pressure, and serum lipids, glucose and insulin concentrations. General linear modeling was used to evaluate the independent associations between PA measures and cardiovascular risk factors and interactions by race.Results:In black children, greater time spent in PA was independently associated with lower levels of triglycerides (MVPA and LPA, both p < .01), glucose (MVPA, p < .05), and insulin (MVPA, p < .01); these associations were not evident in white children. Across races, greater inactivity was independently associated with greater low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in overweight participants (p < .01) but not in normal weight participants. No PA measure was associated with BMI, systolic blood pressure, or high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.Conclusions:In this cohort of 7-year-old children, the relationship between PA and some cardiovascular risk factors differed by race. These findings may have implications for targeting of PA promotion efforts in children.

scholarly journals Circulating Sclerostin and Irisin Are Related and Interact with Gender to Influence Adiposity in Adults with Prediabetes

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theerawut Klangjareonchai ◽  
Hataikarn Nimitphong ◽  
Sunee Saetung ◽  
Nuttapimon Bhirommuang ◽  
Rattanapan Samittarucksa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Homeostasis ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Specific Protein ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
White Fat ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives.Sclerostin, an osteocyte-specific protein, has been found to be related to adiposity and glucose metabolism. Irisin, a myokine, can affect browning of white fat and influence glucose and energy homeostasis. Taken together, this suggests a probable network among fat, bone, and muscle that may influence health outcomes. The aims of this study were to investigate the relationship of circulating sclerostin and irisin and their association with adiposity (assessed by body mass index (BMI)).Materials/Methods.A cross-sectional study included 98 adults with impaired fasting glucose and/or impaired glucose tolerance. 75 gm OGTT was performed in all subjects. Fasting plasma samples were obtained for glycated hemoglobin, calcium, creatinine, serum sclerostin and irisin.Results.Circulating irisin and sclerostin were highly correlated(r=-0.4;P<0.001). After controlling for age, gender, and BMI, irisin was significantly related to sclerostin(P<0.001). Multivariate linear regression analysis demonstrated that circulating sclerostin(β=-0.45;P<0.05)and irisin(β=-0.46;P<0.05)were negatively associated with BMI, independent of age in males. In females, no relationship of sclerostin or irisin to BMI was found.Conclusions.Circulating irisin and sclerostin are highly related. Interventions targeting irisin could affect sclerostin and vice versa.

Association of Simultaneously Measured Limbs Blood Pressure Differences with Ankle–Brachial Index

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (03) ◽  
pp. 1842016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaorui Song ◽  
Gaoyang Li ◽  
Aike Qiao ◽  
Zongping Jin ◽  
Zhihui Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Ankle Brachial Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Blood Pressure Difference ◽  
Difference Formula ◽  
Diagnosis Method ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between simultaneous limbs blood pressure differences and Ankle–Brachial Index (ABI) is controversial. This paper aims to investigate the association of limbs blood pressures differences with ABI as the current non-invasive diagnosis method in clinical primary care. A cross-sectional study was performed to analysis the relationship between them. The results showed that [Formula: see text] was independently associated with inter-arm (OR, 15.469; CI, (1.776–134.773); [Formula: see text]) and inter-ankle (OR, 7.189; CI, (1.010–51.179); [Formula: see text]) when the systolic blood pressure difference [Formula: see text][Formula: see text]mmHg. Therefore, the simultaneous measurement of four limbs blood pressure differences can provide an aid for the non-invasive detection method of PAD in clinical primary care.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Social Activity and Frailty in Japanese Older Women During Restriction on Outings due to COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 320-324
Author(s):  
Michiko Akita ◽  
Naoto Otaki ◽  
Miyuki Yokoro ◽  
Megumu Yano ◽  
Norikazu Tanino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Women ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Mail Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Study Setting

Background  This study investigated the relationship between social activities and frailty during the restriction on outings due to COVID-19.  Design  A cross-sectional study.  Setting and Subjects  This study was conducted in City Nishinomiya of Prefecture Hyogo, in Japan. A mail survey was carried out among women aged 65 years or older in May 2020. A population of 293 women aged 65 years or older living in the community was recruited for the study and 213 of them were analyzed.  Measurements  The survey included questions on sex, age, height, weight, and social activity. Social activity consisted of participation in social organizations and their frequency, as well as frequency of interaction with family and friends. The survey also asked if regular social activity had been impeded by COVID-19.  Results  A significant association was found between frailty and hindered interaction with friends (β: 0.176, p = .014). Multivariate linear regression analysis confirmed that this association was also significant in Model 1 (β: 0.158, p = .025), and Model 2 (β: 0.148, p = .034).  Conclusions  No association between being hindered in social activity and frailty was found in older women living in the community during the restriction on outings due to COVID-19. 

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