Publications by authors named "Qiujing Cai"

Background: Implementation of guideline recommendations for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention in people with diabetes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is unclear. We assessed the achievement of CVD prevention targets among patients with diabetes in LMICs.

Methods: We pooled nationally representative cross-sectional surveys from 38 LMICs.

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Objective: The purpose of our study was to investigate the association of obesity status change with hypertension onset based on a community-based longitudinal cohort study in North China.

Methods: This longitudinal study included 3,581 individuals free of hypertension at baseline in the first survey (2011-2012). All participants were followed up (2018-2019).

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Introduction: To date, many studies have shown a link between siesta and cardiovascular events. Little is known regarding the connection between siesta and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) levels, even though baPWV can determine the degree of atherosclerosis and vascular stiffness. Thus, we examined the relationship between siesta time and baPWV in a cross-sectional study.

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Background: Blood pressure (BP) exhibits seasonal variation with lower levels at higher temperatures and vice versa. This phenomenon affects both sexes and all age groups. So far, only a few research studies have investigated this condition in adolescents and none of them were based on hypertensive population or ever applied ambulatory blood pressure monitor (ABPM).

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