Objectives: Recent data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) indicated that despite a higher prevalence of obesity in Hispanic women than non-Hispanic White women, their hypertension prevalence did not differ. Obesity and large upper arm (UA) circumference can affect the accuracy of BP readings. Anthropometric data were…
Hypertension (HTN) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are pathophysiologic states that are intimately related, such that long-term HTN can lead to poor kidney function, and renal function decline can lead to worsening blood pressure (BP) control. HTN in CKD is caused by an interplay of factors, including salt and water…
Objectives: The central Appalachian region of the United States is disproportionately burdened with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and associated risk factors; however, research to inform clinical practice and policies and programs is sparse. This study aimed to examine the association between multiple modifiable risk factors for CVD and hypertension in asymptomatic…
Objectives: Despite a national crisis of increased prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus in adolescents, especially among Hispanics, there is a paucity of data on health indicators among farmworker adolescents and their peers. The main aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk…
Objective: Inconsistent findings from epidemiological studies have continued the controversy over the role of oral vitamin D supplementation in reducing blood pressure in normotensive or hypertensive populations. Methods: We performed a literature search up to December 2009, with no restrictions. Only double-blind randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of oral vitamin D…
The accurate assessment and appropriate management of blood pressure (BP) is critical for primary care physicians. Traditional office-based BP measurement has limitations that can be addressed, in part, through the use of ambulatory BP monitoring (ABPM). Because BP readings are provided at specific time intervals throughout a 24-hour period, ABPM…
Objectives: This study evaluated the role of ankle-brachial index (ABI) as an effective screening test of coronary artery disease (CAD) in the Hispanic population. Methods: This was an observational cross-sectional study, based on a retrospective review of the medical management of the study patients using already available data. The study…
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine which patient-related factors are most strongly associated with having uncontrolled hypertension among outpatients. Methods: A sample of 300 outpatients with diagnosed hypertension from three different settings was reviewed, focusing on demographics, comorbidity, adherence, and treatment factors. Regression analyses were conducted to…
Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the association between intraocular pressure (IOP) and several systemic health parameters in Taiwan. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records from all participants who had been examined in China Medical University Hospital. A total of 1,271 subjects (mean age, 50.0 ±…
Objectives: To compare ankle and brachial blood pressure monitoring before and during colonoscopy using automated noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) monitors. Methods: Forty-five consecutive patients who presented for outpatient colonoscopy had both ankle and brachial blood pressure monitoring with automated NIBP using an appropriately sized cuff for arm or leg size….
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