Hong-Liang Xiong, Li Du, Jiao Yang, Wei-Tong Hu, Jia-Bing Huang, Yun-De Li, Xi Chen, Yi-Fei Dong
{"title":"Visualization of Right Adrenal Vein in Non-Contrast-Enhanced MDCT and Its Guiding Role for Right Adrenal Venous Sampling.","authors":"Hong-Liang Xiong, Li Du, Jiao Yang, Wei-Tong Hu, Jia-Bing Huang, Yun-De Li, Xi Chen, Yi-Fei Dong","doi":"10.1111/jch.14978","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jch.14978","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to evaluate the visualization of right adrenal vein (RAV) in non-contrast-enhanced multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) and its guiding role for right adrenal venous sampling (AVS) in patients with primary aldosteronism (PA). A total of 237 patients diagnosed with PA who underwent successful AVS procedures from January 2020 to March 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. The non-contrast-enhanced MDCT image features of RAV included the degree of visualization and the position of RAV orifice. Subsequently, the concordance degree between RAV in non-contrast-enhanced MDCT and AVS images was calculated to evaluate its guiding effect for right AVS. The visualization rate of RAV in non-contrast-enhanced MDCT was 81.9% (n = 194), with 73.7% (n = 143) clearly displayed and 26.3% (n = 51) generally displayed. In 6.2% (n = 12) of patients who can display RAV, RAV formed a common trunk with the accessory hepatic vein and then merged into the inferior vena cava. Non-contrast-enhanced MDCT revealed that RAV orifice was located between the 10th thoracic vertebra (T10) and the 1st lumbar vertebra (L1), with 85.1% (n = 165) located from the lower 1/3 of T11 to the lower 1/3 of T12. The concordance of imaging anatomy of RAV between non-contrast-enhanced MDCT and AVS image was found to be at a high rate of 94.3% (n = 183). Non-contrast-enhanced MDCT provides excellent visualization of RAV and clearly depicts its anatomical characteristics. Furthermore, RAV images obtained from non-contrast-enhanced MDCT are highly consistent with those from AVS, indicating that interpretation of non-contrast-enhanced MDCT before AVS can reduce the failure rate of RAV cannulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":50237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Hypertension","volume":"27 1","pages":"e14978"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143015374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ajar Koçak, Cem Şenol, Onur Yıldırım, Bilgesu Arıkan Ergün
{"title":"Correlations of the Circadian Rhythmicity of Blood Pressure With Erectile Dysfunction.","authors":"Ajar Koçak, Cem Şenol, Onur Yıldırım, Bilgesu Arıkan Ergün","doi":"10.1111/jch.14935","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jch.14935","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Erectile dysfunction (ED) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) share common pathophysiological mechanisms. This study aimed to assess the relationship between ED and its severity with the risk of developing CVD by analyzing changes in the circadian blood pressure (BP) rhythm. In the study, 24-h BP levels of 192 (94 with ED and 98 controls) participants with no history of CVD were evaluated using an ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) device. The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire was used to assess the ED severity in the study group. ABPM measurements revealed higher BP values among the ED group. The nondipper pattern was significantly more frequent in the ED group compared to the controls (56.2% vs. 77.1%, p < 0.01). Blood pressure variability parameters, including systolic standard deviation (SD) and average real variability (ARV), were notably higher in the ED group (16.3 ± 3.9 vs. 14.6 ± 4.3, p < 0.01 and 13.39 ± 7.24 vs. 11.5 ± 2.1, p < 0.01, respectively). Furthermore, parameters reflecting arterial stiffness including pulse pressure index (PPI) and ambulatory arterial stiffness index (AASI) were higher in the ED group (0.81 ± 0.33 vs. 0.73 ± 0.18, p = 0.03 and 0.71 ± 0.09 vs. 0.59 ± 0.17, p = 0.014, respectively). Both AASI and ARV were significantly correlated with the severity of ED. This study suggests a significant association between ED severity and altered blood pressure patterns which in part explains the increased risk of CVD among individuals with ED.</p>","PeriodicalId":50237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Hypertension","volume":" ","pages":"e14935"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11771785/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142640173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wei Jin Wong, Tan Van Nguyen, Fahed Ahmad, Huyen Thi Thanh Vu, Angela S Koh, Kit Mun Tan, Ying Zhang, Christopher Harrison, Mark Woodward, Tu Ngoc Nguyen
{"title":"Hypertension in Adults With Diabetes in Southeast Asia: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Wei Jin Wong, Tan Van Nguyen, Fahed Ahmad, Huyen Thi Thanh Vu, Angela S Koh, Kit Mun Tan, Ying Zhang, Christopher Harrison, Mark Woodward, Tu Ngoc Nguyen","doi":"10.1111/jch.14936","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jch.14936","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Diabetes is one of the most pressing health issues in the Southeast Asian region, and hypertension has been commonly reported as a comorbidity in adults with diabetes. This systematic review aimed to synthesize evidence on the prevalence and management of hypertension in adults with diabetes in Southeast Asian countries. A literature search was conducted in Ovid MEDLINE and Embase Classic + Embase from database inception until March 15, 2024. Studies were included if (1) they were conducted in Southeast Asian countries, (2) the study populations were adults with diabetes, and (3) there was information related to hypertension or blood pressure (BP) in the study results. Of the 7486 abstracts found, 90 studies qualified for this review. Most studies reported a hypertension prevalence of 70% or higher (ranging from 29.4% to 93.4%). Despite this high prevalence, a substantial proportion of these populations did not receive adequate BP control, with most studies indicating a control rate of less than 40%. There was limited evidence on the prescription of antihypertensive therapies and medication adherence. There was a lack of studies from 4 of the 11 countries in the region. This review highlights that BP control in adults with diabetes remains a significant challenge in Southeast Asia. Given the ongoing epidemiological transition, and the increasing older population in this region who are likely to accumulate multiple chronic conditions complicating medication strategies, this review highlights the urgent need to improve BP management in those with diabetes.</p>","PeriodicalId":50237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Hypertension","volume":" ","pages":"e14936"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11771803/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142640174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Association Between Nontraditional Lipid Profiles and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Chinese Adults With Hypertension: Findings From the China Hypertension Registry Study.","authors":"Yu Tao, Tao Wang, Wei Zhou, Lingjuan Zhu, Chao Yu, Juxiang Li, Huihui Bao, Xiaoshu Cheng","doi":"10.1111/jch.14927","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jch.14927","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The relationship between nontraditional lipid profiles and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains ambiguous within the hypertension population. The objective of this study is to examine the association between nontraditional lipid profiles and T2DM in Chinese adults with hypertension. The current investigation encompassed 13 728 participants with hypertension from the China Hypertension Registry Study. Logistic regression analysis and smooth curve fitting were employed to evaluate the association between nontraditional lipid profiles and T2DM. The prevalence of T2DM was found to be 17.8%. In the fully adjusted model, atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) exhibited the highest odds ratios (ORs) for T2DM (OR: 2.71, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.26-3.26). Conversely, the fully adjusted ORs (95% CI) for total cholesterol (TC)/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)/HDL-C, and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (Non-HDL-C) were 1.33 (1.25-1.41), 1.40 (1.29-1.51), and 1.41 (1.34-1.49), respectively. Additionally, the study demonstrated that AIP had a superior ability to identify T2DM. Subgroup analyses indicated that the relationship between AIP and Non-HDL-C with T2DM was more significant in the lighter weight population. In addition, the association of TC/HDL-C with LDL-C/HDL-C with T2DM was stronger in the lower homocysteine level population. Among the southern Chinese population with hypertension, all nontraditional lipid indices positively correlated with the risk of T2DM. Among these lipid indices, AIP exhibited superior discriminatory power in identifying T2DM compared to TC/HDL-C, LDL-C/HDL-C. Trial Registration: ChiCTR1800017274.</p>","PeriodicalId":50237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Hypertension","volume":" ","pages":"e14927"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11771795/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142644382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficacy and Safety of Sacubitril/Valsartan Versus Amlodipine in Japanese Patients With Essential Hypertension: A Randomized, Multicenter, Open-Label, Noninferiority Study (PARASOL Study).","authors":"Koichi Yamamoto, Daisuke Yarimizu, Ayano Shimanishi, Shunsuke Eguchi, Kazuma Iekushi, Yoichi Takami, Yoichi Nozato, Kazuomi Kario, Hiromi Rakugi","doi":"10.1111/jch.14938","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jch.14938","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sacubitril/valsartan, an angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor, has demonstrated a superior blood pressure-lowering effect compared with renin-angiotensin system inhibitors in several clinical trials. However, there has been no available evidence on the comparison between sacubitril/valsartan and calcium channel blockers (CCBs), a well-established class of antihypertensive drugs. In this open-label, multicenter study, we aimed to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of sacubitril/valsartan versus amlodipine, one of the most widely used CCBs, after 8 weeks of treatment. A total of 359 Japanese patients with essential hypertension (office systolic blood pressure [SBP] ≥ 150 to < 180 mmHg), aged 18-79, were randomly assigned to receive either once-daily sacubitril/valsartan 200 mg or once-daily amlodipine 5 mg in a 1:1 allocation ratio. The primary endpoint was the noninferiority of sacubitril/valsartan compared with amlodipine in mean change in 24-h SBP from baseline to Week 8, followed by a significance test as a secondary endpoint analysis. The mean change in 24-h SBP in sacubitril/valsartan was noninferior to that in amlodipine (between-treatment difference -0.62 mmHg [95% confidential interval: -3.23 to 1.98; p = 0.003 for noninferiority; independent t-test with noninferiority margin 3.0 mmHg]), with no significant difference observed (p = 0.637). There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse events (AEs). These results suggested that the blood pressure-lowering effect of sacubitril/valsartan is comparable to that of amlodipine, with no marked differences in tolerability between the two groups. Sacubitril/valsartan, a potent antihypertensive drug comparable to amlodipine, is expected to improve blood pressure control in clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":50237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Hypertension","volume":" ","pages":"e14938"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11771805/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142781634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shanshan Wang, Yuanlong Hu, Yuqi Wang, Yueyue Song, Dan Liang, Jiufeng Yin, Yunlun Li, Wenqing Yang, Dan Zhang
{"title":"Joint Analysis of Multiple Omics to Describe the Biological Characteristics of Resistant Hypertension.","authors":"Shanshan Wang, Yuanlong Hu, Yuqi Wang, Yueyue Song, Dan Liang, Jiufeng Yin, Yunlun Li, Wenqing Yang, Dan Zhang","doi":"10.1111/jch.14961","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jch.14961","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Resistant hypertension (RH) may cause severe target organ damage and poses significant challenges in the field of hypertension prevention and treatment. Mining biological characteristics is crucial for exploring the pathogenesis of RH and for early diagnosis and treatment. Although several single-omics studies have been conducted on RH, its complex pathogenesis has only been partially elucidated. In this study, metabolomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics were jointly analyzed in healthy subjects and patients with hypertension and RH. The multi-omics analysis found that differential substances of RH were enriched in the HIF-1 signaling pathway and that differential substances such as ascorbic acid, reduced glutathione (GSH), choline, citric acid, transferrin receptor (TfR), Egl-9 family hypoxia-inducible factor 2 (EGLN2), and glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPX1) were screened out. The results of intergroup comparisons were as follows: RH versus N: ascorbic acid (Fold Change (FC):0.42, p < 0.01), GSH (FC:0.65, p < 0.05), choline (FC:1.32, p < 0.05), citric acid (FC:0.48, p < 0.001), TfR (FC2.32, p < 0.001), GPX1 (FC:16.02, p < 0.001), EGLN2 (FC:0.76, p < 0.001); RH versus EH: ascorbic acid (FC:0.52, p < 0.05), GSH (FC:0.55, p < 0.05), choline (FC:1.28, p < 0.05), citric acid (FC:0.59, p < 0.001), TfR (FC:1.71, p < 0.001), GPX1 (FC:2.11, p < 0.05), EGLN2 (FC:0.76, p < 0.05). These differential substances may reflect the biology of RH. This study provides multi-omics analysis for a deeper understanding of the complex molecular characteristics of RH, providing new insights into the pathogenesis, early diagnosis, and precise treatment of the disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":50237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Hypertension","volume":" ","pages":"e14961"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142883525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lingkan Barua, Tahmina Akhter, Rijwan Bhuiyan, Halima Akter Sathi, Palash Chandra Banik, Mithila Faruque, Muhammad Aziz Rahman, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam
{"title":"Association of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors With Estimated Dietary Salt Consumption in Bangladeshi Adults: A Nationally Representative Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Lingkan Barua, Tahmina Akhter, Rijwan Bhuiyan, Halima Akter Sathi, Palash Chandra Banik, Mithila Faruque, Muhammad Aziz Rahman, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam","doi":"10.1111/jch.14966","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jch.14966","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This population-based, nationally representative cross-sectional study assessed the daily salt consumption status and its associated cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors using weighted data from the STEPwise approach to noncommunicable disease risk factor surveillance conducted in 2018 in Bangladesh. It included a non-institutionalized adults' population of 6189 men and women aged 18-69 years. Their daily salt consumption was estimated using the spot urine sodium concentration following the Tanaka equation and reported according to the standard nomenclature proposed by the World Hypertension League and partner organizations involved in dietary salt reduction. Out of a total of 6189 participants, 2.4% consumed the recommended amount of salt (<5 g/day), 67.8% consumed a high amount of salt (≥5-10 g/day), 27.2% consumed a very high amount of salt (>10-15 g/day), and 2.6% consumed an extremely high amount of salt (>15 g/day). In univariate analysis, a higher than recommended level of salt intake (≥5 g/day) was significantly prevalent among rural residents (high = 78.4%, very-high = 81.6%, extremely-high = 84.9%, p = 0.01), literates (high = 51.6%, very-high = 57.9%, extremely-high = 59.1%, p = 0.02), newly diagnosed hypertension (high = 20.6%, very-high = 23.6%, extremely-high = 24.1%, p = 0.008), and overweight/obese (high = 25.9%, very-high = 33.3%, extremely-high = 29.8%, p = 0.000). Similarly, in ordinal logistic regression analysis, the categories of daily salt consumption showed a significant association with rural residence (OR: 1.300, CI: 1.109-1.524, p = 0.001), literates (OR: 0.777, CI: 0.671-0.900, p = 0.001), newly diagnosed hypertension (OR: 1.204, CI: 1.022-1.419, p = 0.026), and overweight/obesity (OR: 1.353, CI: 1.145-1.598, p = 0.000). The current national pattern of salt consumption in Bangladesh may help reconstruct the salt reduction strategy considering the associated risk factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":50237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Hypertension","volume":"27 1","pages":"e14966"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11771797/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143015427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rheumatoid Arthritis, Circulating Inflammatory Proteins, and Hypertension: A Mendelian Randomization Study.","authors":"Guobing Jia, Tao Guo, Lei Liu, Chengshi He","doi":"10.1111/jch.14932","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jch.14932","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Observational studies have indicated that there is an association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and an elevated risk of hypertension. However, a definitive causal relationship between the two conditions has not been established. The objective of this study was to investigate the causal link between RA and hypertension, as well as the potential mediating role of circulating inflammatory proteins in this relationship. We utilized Mendelian randomization (MR) to examine the causal relationship between RA and hypertension. The study data were obtained from publicly accessible genome-wide association study (GWAS) databases and meta-aggregates of large GWAS studies. The primary statistical method for determining causal effects was the inverse variance weighted (IVW) method, which was supplemented by a variety of sensitivity analyses. The results of the IVW method suggest a causal relationship between RA and an increased risk of hypertension (OR = 1.03, 95% CI = 1.01-1.04, p = 3.32 × 10<sup>-5</sup>). This association remained statistically significant even after adjusting for multiple confounding factors. Furthermore, MR analyses also revealed causal links between 10 circulating inflammatory proteins and the risk of hypertension, with TNF-related activation-induced cytokine partially mediating RA-induced hypertension at a mediator ratio of 11.17% (0.27%-22.08%). Our study identifies causal relationships between several genetically determined inflammatory proteins and hypertension, establishing that RA increases hypertension risk, with inflammation partially mediating this effect. These findings provide new evidence supporting the inflammatory hypothesis in the mechanism of hypertension. Inflammatory factors may serve as potential targets for antihypertensive therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":50237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Hypertension","volume":" ","pages":"e14932"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11771807/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142640176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xinyu Zhao, Ying Hui, Jing Li, Xian-Quan Shi, Shuohua Chen, Han Lv, Shouling Wu, Zhenchang Wang
{"title":"Higher Long-Term Visit-to-Visit Blood Pressure Variability Is Associated With Severe Cerebral Small Vessel Disease in the General Population.","authors":"Xinyu Zhao, Ying Hui, Jing Li, Xian-Quan Shi, Shuohua Chen, Han Lv, Shouling Wu, Zhenchang Wang","doi":"10.1111/jch.14943","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jch.14943","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Long-term visit-to-visit blood pressure (BP) variability is linked to various diseases, but its impact on cerebral small vessel disease (cSVD) burden, and its features remains uncertain. We analyzed 1284 participants from the Kailuan cohort (2006-2022). Visit-to-visit systolic BP (SBP), diastolic BP (DBP), and pulse pressure (PP) variability were categorized into tertiles (low, middle, high). Magnetic resonance imaging identified white matter hyperintensities (WMH), lacunae of presumed vascular origin (LA), cerebral microbleeds (CMBs), and visible perivascular spaces (PVS). Total cSVD burden was classified as none (0), mild (1), moderate (2), or severe (3-4) based on the presence of these features. Logistic regression estimated odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). High SBP variability was associated with moderate cSVD burden (OR = 1.89, 95% CI: 1.09-3.29) and PVS (OR = 1.62, 95% CI: 1.10-2.39). High DBP variability was associated with LA (OR = 1.74, 95% CI: 1.06-2.84). High PP variability showed a significant risk for severe cSVD burden (OR = 2.49, 95% CI: 1.34-4.63). These associations were modified by age and hypertension status. Among young adults (age < 60 years), high PP variability was associated with severe cSVD burden (OR = 3.33, 95% CI: 1.31-8.44), LA (OR = 3.02, 95% CI: 1.31-6.93), and PVS (OR = 1.86, 95% CI: 1.20-2.88). The risk effects of SBP and PP variability on cSVD burden were significant only in participants with hypertension. High long-term visit-to-visit BP variability (BPV), particularly in combination with hypertension, is a significant risk factor for total cSVD. Special attention should be given to PP variability in younger adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":50237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Hypertension","volume":" ","pages":"e14943"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142644645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Physical Activity and Arterial Stiffness: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Jinyu Yang, Xiaoqian Chen, Xiang Chen, Lihua Li","doi":"10.1111/jch.14941","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jch.14941","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Arterial stiffness is a significant predictor of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Physical activity (PA) has been extensively studied for its potential to reduce arterial stiffness, but the relationship between different types, durations, and intensities of PA and arterial stiffness remains a topic of ongoing research. Therefore, in this narrative review, we evaluated the current evidence focusing on the effect of PA on arterial stiffness and vascular health and discussed the known underlying physiological mechanisms. PA, irrespective of its intensity or pattern, is consistently associated with lower arterial stiffness. Aerobic exercise, particularly at higher intensities, is the most effective strategy for reducing arterial stiffness. These benefits are especially significant in populations with higher cardiovascular risk, such as those with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Therefore, maintaining an active lifestyle into older age is crucial for vascular health and may contribute to healthy aging.</p>","PeriodicalId":50237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Hypertension","volume":" ","pages":"e14941"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11771782/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142649448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}