Synopsis Obesity has a direct association with blood pressure and other cardiovascular events. However, current research has only focused on the effect of body mass index (BMI) on short term blood pressure variability (BPV). Thus, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the consequence of BMI on long term BPV. This week’s “MED FACT” discusses a study from BMC Public Health, “ Impact of body mass index on long-term blood pressure variability” . October 2018 Authors: Chen H, Zhang R, Zheng Q, et. al.
Key Takeaways: Body mass index greatly impacts blood pressure and other cardiovascular events. Objective: To evaluate the consequence of BMI to long term blood pressure variability. Study Type: Cross Sectional Study Participants: 32,482 What was the need for this study? Obesity continues to rise worldwide affecting more than a quarter of the global population. Hypertension is four…
