To evaluate the chronobiologic pattern of the hypotensive effect of nitrendipine, 10 patients with mild-to-moderate arterial hypertension were studied. They received a randomized single dose (20 mg) of nitrendipine and placebo, and 20 mg of nitrendipine daily for 2 months. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP, respectively) and heart rate (HR) were measured for 24 h using an automatic noninvasive device. The data were analyzed by single and mean cosinor methods and by ANOVA and Student's paired t test. Chronic administration of nitrendipine resulted in a more effective lowering of the SBP and DBP mesor, compared with placebo and acute administration, preserving the circadian rhythms. The preservation of the HR circadian rhythm agrees with the lack of interference of the drug with neurohormonal mechanisms.
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Blood Press Monit
January 2025
Department of Health Statistics, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Objective: The study aimed to validate the Pangao PG-800B18 oscillometric upper-arm blood pressure monitor in the general population in accordance with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 81060-2:2018 and amendment (Amd) 1:2020 protocol.
Methods: Participants were recruited, and the same left-arm sequential method was used for blood pressure measurement in accordance with the protocol. Data validation and analysis were performed according to the protocol, and the Bland-Altman scatter plot was used to show the difference between the test device and reference results.
J Diabetes Sci Technol
January 2025
School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei.
Background: To investigate the effects of personalized DiaBetes TEXT messaging combined with Peer Support Education (DB-TEXT+ PSE) on clinical outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Methods: An assessor-blinded, three-arm randomized controlled trial recruited 84 participants between December 2022 and July 2023. Participants were randomly assigned to a DB-TEXT + PSE group, a DB-TEXT group, or a professional education program (PEP) group.
J Med Life
December 2024
Department of Basic Sciences, College of Science and Health Professions (COSHP), King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The risk of cardiovascular disease differs among various ethnic groups, highlighting disparities in cardiovascular health among different populations. While multiple studies from other countries have looked at changes in physiological parameters during autonomic function tests like isometric handgrip and cold pressor tests, no correlational research has been done in Saudi Arabia. This lacuna underscores the importance of examining the relationship between cardiorespiratory parameters in young Saudi Arabian individuals during these tests.
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January 2025
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA.
Objective: This study explores the associations between various sleep durations and metabolic health indices, including systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), total cholesterol levels, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and waist circumference.
Methods: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2021 to 2023, were analyzed. MANOVA and Bonferroni-adjusted ANOVAs were conducted to examine the relationships between sleep duration (sleep deprivation (≤5 h), short sleep (5-7 h), recommended sleep (7-9 h), and long sleep (>9 h)) and metabolic health indices.
Objective: Aim: To investigate the effects of exercise training on heart rate and blood pressure in soccer players of different skill levels.
Patients And Methods: Materials and Methods: 693 soccer players with different sports qualifications were studied. Heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) were measured at rest at the beginning of the preparatory phase of the training cycle.
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