scholarly journals Prevention of Arterial Hypertension in Adolescents with Existing Risk Factors in Rural Clinics

2016 ◽  
pp. 60-66
Author(s):  
Larysa Matіukha ◽  
Nataliia Orlovska ◽  
Tetiana Buchanovska
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Absolute Risk ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Exertional Dyspnea ◽  
Sinus Arrhythmia ◽  
Daily Monitoring ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact

The objective: to determine the frequency and impact of risk factors among adolescent children in the countryside on the possibility of arterial hypertension (AH) development and to devise the family doctor recommendations for its prevention. Patients and methods. The cohort study of 214 children at the age of 12–17 years who attend Khotiv educational complex «Secondary school of I–III levels – gymnasium» in Kiev region was implemented in order to identify the elevated numbers of blood pressure (BP) and the impact of risk factors on the development of hypertension in future. The sociological poll about the existing risk factors for cardio-vascular disease, the measurement of height and weight with the following bodymass index (BMI) calculation, the Rufe’s test for evaluating the physical efficiency, the BP measurement in the office, the electrocardiography (ECG), the blood pressure daily monitoring (BPDM) and the ophthalmoscopy were carried out. Results. Pre-hypertension was revealed among 29 children that made 13,6±2,3% of respondents, and arterial hypertension was diagnosed for 25 children that made 11,6±2,2%. Arterial hypertension was detected 2.5 times more often among boys in comparison with girls (8,3±1,9% and 3,3±1,5% accordingly). Most of respondents with arterial hypertension were 141year1old children. The most common complaints of the respondents were sleep disturbance (59,3±3,6%), exertional dyspnea (57,0±3,4%), headache (41,1±3,4%) and rapid fatigue (21,0±2,8%). The following risk factors as sex, hereditary factor for arterial hypertension especially combined with diabetes, myocardial infarction, stroke; smoking of respondents, smoking of parents, overuse of products containing the excess of table salt, insufficient use of vegetables and fruit (less than 200 g/day or no daily usage), the use of energy drinks, inactive way of life, low physical activity, the change of body weight (the overweight and the underweight) were significant. Conclusions. The frequency of arterial hypertension among the examined children who live in the countryside is 11.6%, including 8.3% among boys and 3.3% among girls. The main risk factors of arterial hypertension are the overweight, the underweight, the family history of arterial hypertension, the smoking of parents and physical inactivity of children. It has been found out that the absolute risk of arterial hypertension development in future is 40 per cent higher among the smokers, 10 per cent higher among the children whose parents smoke, 20 per cent higher among the dyspn(o)eic respondents, 20 per cent higher among the underweight children, 30 per cent higher among the overweight children, 30 per cent higher among the children with the changes of the fundus of eye, 20 per cent higher among the children with sinus tachycardia and 40 per cent higher among children with a single supraventricular extrasystole or sinus arrhythmia.

Abstract P084: When To Expect And Why To Analyze Cognitive Disorders In Arterial Hypertension

Hypertension ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 76 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Viktoriia Krotova ◽  
Tatyana Khomazyuk
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Cognitive Disorders ◽  
Daily Monitoring ◽  
Close Relatives

To study the relationship between quality of life (LQ) and cognitive impairment, as well as to identify risk factors for their development in patients with arterial hypertension (AH). Examined 509 outpatients with controlled AH stage II with SCORE risk of CVD <5 %. Non-dementia cognitive impairment were found 24,32±0,11 points on МCA scale in 164 (32.2 %). Patients also demonstrated a significant (p <0.001) decrease in the LQ indicators on all SF-36 scales compared to healthy ones by an average of 24.5-66.0 points. According to the results of correlation analysisthe most significant was the direct relationship between cognitive impairment on МCA scale and assessment of physical health (rs=+0,65; p<0,001), mental health (rs=+0,60; p<0,001), life activity limitations (rs=+0,33; p<0,001) and social activity (rs=+0,35; p<0,001), indicating an association between deterioration in LQ components and cognitive impairment.It turned out that the risk factors for developing cognitive impairment with AH were a history of cognitive impairment in close relatives (2.79 (95 % CI 1.15-6.77) compared with healthy people and 2.41 (95 % CI 1.01-5.88) - AH patients without cognitive impairment), a high vegetative index (rs +0.15; p <0.05) according to daily monitoring of BP and elevated levels of systolic BP variability in day and at night, that increased the chances of developing cognitive impairment in AH patients by 2.11 times, (rs = + 0.57 and rs = + 0.61; p<0.001). It was found that the likelihood of developing cognitive impairment exceeds 50 % (high risk) if the level of systolic BP variability is above 12 mm Hg in day (area under ROC curve AUC = 0.891; 95 % CI 0.883-0.940. (AUC = 0.891; 95 % CI 0.883-0.940; ST = 82.5 % and SP = 92.9 %) and at night – over 10 mm Hg (AUC = 0.922; 95 % CI 0.861-0.963; ST = 82.5 % and SP = 85.7 %) according to daily BP monitoring. In patients with AH for more than 10 years with dissatisfaction of life quality, even with controlled blood pressure, the presence of cognitive impairment needs to be clarified in immediate families, and pay attention to the high autonomic index and variability of systolic blood pressure monitored day and night, due to the high risk of development and progression of cognitive impairment, which worsens the prognosis of cardiovascular events.

scholarly journals The Impact of a Yearlong Diabetes Prevention Program-Based Lifestyle Intervention on Cardiovascular Health Metrics

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215013272110298
Author(s):  
Susan M. Devaraj ◽  
Bonny Rockette-Wagner ◽  
Rachel G. Miller ◽  
Vincent C. Arena ◽  
Jenna M. Napoleone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Lifestyle Intervention ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Diabetes Prevention ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Diabetes Prevention Program ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Impact

Introduction The American Heart Association created “Life’s Simple Seven” metrics to estimate progress toward improving US cardiovascular health in a standardized manner. Given the widespread use of federally funded Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)-based lifestyle interventions such as the Group Lifestyle Balance (DPP-GLB), evaluation of change in health metrics within such a program is of national interest. This study examined change in cardiovascular health metric scores during the course of a yearlong DPP-GLB intervention. Methods Data were combined from 2 similar randomized trials offering a community based DPP-GLB lifestyle intervention to overweight/obese individuals with prediabetes and/or metabolic syndrome. Pre/post lifestyle intervention participation changes in 5 of the 7 cardiovascular health metrics were examined at 6 and 12 months (BMI, blood pressure, total cholesterol, fasting plasma glucose, physical activity). Smoking was rare and diet was not measured. Results Among 305 participants with complete data (81.8% of 373 eligible adults), significant improvements were demonstrated in all 5 risk factors measured continuously at 6 and 12 months. There were significant positive shifts in the “ideal” and “total” metric scores at both time points. Also noted were beneficial shifts in the proportion of participants across categories for BMI, activity, and blood pressure. Conclusion AHA-metrics could have clinical utility in estimating an individual’s cardiovascular health status and in capturing improvement in cardiometabolic/behavioral risk factors resulting from participation in a community-based translation of the DPP lifestyle intervention.

Modern approach to the treatment of arterial hypertension

2021 ◽  
pp. 28-34
Author(s):  
Dmitriy Sergeevich Kovalev
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Pathological Condition ◽  
Cardiovascular Complications ◽  
European Population ◽  
Modern Approach ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Literary Sources ◽  
The Impact

Arterial hypertension (AH) refers to an increase in blood pressure above the level of 140/90 mm Hg; the risk of cardiovascular complications increases significantly with this pathological condition. Thus, arterial hypertension is an independent risk factor for the development of prediabetes / type 2 diabetes mellitus, heart failure, coronary heart disease, chronic kidney damage, and multifocal atherosclerosis. The frequency of arterial hypertension occurrence varies in different countries: in particular, it is from 23 to 36% for the European population, according to various literary sources. The main goal of treatment is to minimize the overall risk of developing cardiovascular complications. This involves the impact on all identified reversible risk factors, such as smoking and high cholesterol levels, and most importantly, appropriate treatment of concomitant diseases (diabetes mellitus, thyroid gland pathology, kidney disease, etc.), as well as the correction of high blood pressure.

scholarly journals Use of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness in identifying cardiovascular risk factors in male brazilian adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 678
Author(s):  
Lilian Messias Sampaio Brito ◽  
Luis Paulo Gomes Mascarenhas ◽  
Deise Cristiane Moser ◽  
Ana Cláudia Kapp Titski ◽  
Monica Nunes Lima Cat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2016v18n6p678 The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of physical activity (PA) and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) levels on the prevalence of overweight and high blood pressure levels in adolescents. In this observational, cross-sectional study, 614 boys aged 10-14 years were assessed for height, body mass, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and blood pressure (BP). CRF was assessed using a run test (Léger Test) and subjects were then grouped according to their CRF level. PA level was assessed through a questionnaire (The Three Day Physical Activity Recall) and classified into two groups, namely > 300 minutes of PA/week and < 300 minutes of PA/week. Maturational stage was evaluated according to the development of pubic hair (self-assessment) as proposed by Tanner. We used statistical descriptive analysis, univariate and multivariate analyses in the total participants and subjects were divided by age. Fifty percent of the sample performed < 300 minutes of PA/week and 67.6% had unsatisfactory CRF levels. There was a higher prevalence of unsatisfactory CRF levels among subjects with altered BMI (overweight), WC (abdominal obesity) or BP (high blood pressure) for all age groups. PA history, however, did not show any significance. A total of 31% of participants were overweight, 24.8% had abdominal obesity and 15.4% had increased BP. Unsatisfactory CRF levels were found to be a better predictor for the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases (CV) risk factors than PA history, regardless of age group. 

scholarly journals Single Pill Indapamide and Perindopril Arginine Combination: Optimal Coupling of Vascular Protection and Hemodynamic Risk Factors Reduction in Patients with Essential Arterial Hypertension

Kardiologiia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. V. Borisova ◽  
A. I. Kochetkov ◽  
O. D. Ostroumova
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Arterial Stiffness ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Arterial Compliance ◽  
Stage Ii ◽  
Stiffness Index ◽  
Single Pill ◽  
Essential Arterial Hypertension ◽  
The Impact

Objective: to investigate the impact of indapamide / perindopril single-pill combination (I / P SPC) on arterial stiffness parameters, blood pressure (BP) level and BP variability (BPV) in middle-aged patients with stage II grade 1–2 essential arterial hypertension (EAH). Materials and methods. We retrospectively formed a group of patients with stage II grade 1–2 EAH who had not previously received regular antihypertensive therapy (AHT) (n=52, mean age 52.9±6.0 years). All patients were treated with I / P SPC and all of them achieved target office BP level (less than 140 / 90 mm Hg). After 12 weeks of follow-up (from the time of reaching the target BP) assessment of AHT effectiveness (general clinical data, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring [ABPM], volume sphygmography, echocardiography), and vascular stiffness evaluation were performed.Results. At the end of follow-up office systolic BP (SBP), diastolic BP (DBP), pulse BP, day-time, night-time and 24‑hour SBP and DBP significantly (p<0.001 for all) decreased. According to the ABPM data day-time, nighttime, and 24‑hour systolic BPV significantly decreased (p=0.029, p=0.006 and p<0.001, respectively); day-time and 24‑hour diastolic BPV also significantly decreased (p=0.001 and p<0.001, respectively). Day-night standard deviation (SDdn) significantly decreased too (p=0.002 and p<0.001, respectively). Volumetric sphygmography showed significant decrease of right cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) (from 8.20±1.29 to 7.58±1.44, p=0.001) and of left CAVI (from 8.13±1.40 to 7.46±1.43, p<0.001), as well as reduction of the number o f patients with a right- and / or left-CAVI >9.0 (from 32.7 to 11.5 %, p=0.018). According to assessment of arterial stiffness using the Vasotens24 software package, the arterial stiffness index (ASI) significantly (p<0.001) decreased from 153.5±29.9 to 138.3±20.0 (by –9.2±13.1 %). Transthoracic echocardiography data demonstrated significant decrease (p<0.001) in effective arterial elastance (from 1.82±0.43 to 1.58±0.36 mm Hg; by –11.85±16.29 %) and significant (p<0.001) increase in the arterial compliance – from 1.27±0.34 to 1.54±0.38 mm Hg / ml (+26.95±38.06 %).Conclusion. In AHT naive patients 40–65 years old with stage II grade 1–2 EAH therapy with I / P SPC provided effective 24‑hour BP control, reduced BPV and improved arterial stiffness parameters. 

scholarly journals Prevalence of high blood pressure among Canadian Children: 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines with the Canadian Health Measures Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne K Robinson ◽  
Celia J Rodd ◽  
Daniel L Metzger ◽  
Atul K Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
American Academy ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Dietary Salt ◽  
Health Measures ◽  
American Academy Of Pediatrics ◽  
Canadian Health ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Canadian Health Measures Survey

Abstract Background We assess the impact of the 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines on the prevalence of high blood pressure (BP) in generally healthy Canadian children and identify risk factors associated with high BP (elevated, stage 1, or stage 2 at a single visit). Methods A cohort of 7,387 children aged 6 to 18 years in the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS, 2007 to 2015) had BPTru oscillometry with centiles and stages assigned using both the 2017 AAP guidelines and the 2004 Fourth Report from the National Institute of Health/National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NIH/NHLBI). Results Although both shifted upwards significantly, mean population systolic BP and diastolic BP percentiles are now 24.2 (95% confidence interval: 23.3 to 25.2) and 46.4 (45.3 to 47.6). As a result, the population prevalence of high BP increased from 4.5% (3.9 to 5.2, NIH/NHLBI) to 5.8% (5.0 to 6.6, AAP), less than in US children measured by auscultation (14.2%, 13.4 to 15.0). Children with high BP were more likely to be overweight/obese, to be exposed to prenatal/household smoking, and to have hypertriglyceridemia, without differences in dietary salt, infant breastfeeding, neonatal hospitalizations, or exercise frequency. Conclusion The 2017 AAP guidelines increase the prevalence of high BP in Canadian children; Canadian prevalence appears lower than in the USA. This may reflect differences in measurement methods or in the prevalence of childhood overweight/obesity between countries, that is, 31.1% (28.9 to 33.3) versus 40.6% (39.5 to 42.0), respectively. Those with high BP were more likely to have other cardiac risk factors, including overweight/obesity, prenatal/household smoking exposure, and hypertriglyceridemia.

scholarly journals Age at period cessation and trajectories of cardiovascular risk factors across mid and later life

Heart ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 106 (7) ◽  
pp. 499-505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Marie O'Keeffe ◽  
Diana Kuh ◽  
Abigail Fraser ◽  
Laura D Howe ◽  
Debbie Lawlor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Glycated Haemoglobin ◽  
Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽  
The Impact

ObjectiveTo examine the association between age at period cessation and trajectories of anthropometry, blood pressure, lipids and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) from midlife to age 69 years.MethodsWe used data from the UK Medical Research Council National Survey of Health and Development to examine the association between age at period cessation and trajectories of systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) from 36 to 69 years and trajectories of triglyceride, low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and HbA1c from 53 to 69 years.ResultsWe found no evidence that age at period cessation was associated with trajectories of log triglyceride, LDL-C and HDL-C from 53 to 69 years and trajectories of SBP or DBP from 36 to 69 years, regardless of whether period cessation occurred naturally or due to hysterectomy. While we found some evidence of associations of age at period cessation with log BMI, log WC and log HbA1c, patterns were not consistent and differences were small at age 69 years, with confidence intervals that spanned the null value.ConclusionHow and when women experience period cessation is unlikely to adversely affect conventional cardiovascular risk factors across mid and later life. Women and clinicians concerned about the impact of type and timing of period cessation on conventional cardiovascular intermediates from midlife should be reassured that the impact over the long term is small.

scholarly journals Modifiable Lifestyle Factors: Opportunities for (Hereditary) Breast Cancer Prevention - a Narrative Review

Breast Care ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Lammert ◽  
Sabine Grill ◽  
Marion Kiechle
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Breast Cancer Risk ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Absolute Risk ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Breast Cancer Prevention ◽  
The Impact

Increasing rates of obesity, lack of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and frequent alcohol consumption are major lifestyle-related risk factors for breast cancer. In fact, it has been estimated that about one-third of breast cancer cases are attributable to factors women can change. Most research has focused on examining the impact of one single exposure on breast cancer risk while adjusting for other risk modifiers. Capitalizing on big data, major efforts have been made to evaluate the combined impact of well-established lifestyle factors on overall breast cancer risk. At the individual level, data indicate that even simple behavior modifications could have a considerable impact on breast cancer prevention. Moreover, there is emerging new evidence that adopting a healthy lifestyle may be particularly relevant for women with hereditary susceptibility to breast cancer. On the absolute risk scale, studies suggest that the presence of certain risk factors, such as excessive body weight, had a substantially higher impact on breast cancer risk if women had a hereditary predisposition to cancer. The existing body of knowledge gives the medical professionals guidance as to which factors to focus on when counseling patients. However, well-designed randomized controlled trials utilizing objective methods are crucial to providing concrete recommendations.

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