and multivariate regression models, with a significance level set at p < 0.05.ResultsBoth treatments significantly reduced blood pressure, but LP demonstrated greater efficacy, with superior reductions in systolic (26.4 mmHg vs. 24.7 mmH...
2.2 Blood pressure BP measurement occurred in the NHANES mobile examination center, a clinic-type setting with a standardized, controlled environment. Three SBP readings were obtained for each NHANES participant. If one or more of these readings were disrupted, a fourth reading was obtained. Mean...
Mean blood pressure was calculated from 2 or 3, consecutive, brachial blood pressure readings. Before measurement, maximum inflation level was determined and participants rested quietly in a seated position for 5 minutes. A calibrated mercury sphygmomanometer with the cuff appropriate for the participan...
we review the most relevant milestones of this journey. After describing the role of disrupted potassium ion (K+) homeostasis in seizure activity and the main K+channels involved, we highlight the role of
Increased K intake is associated with reduced blood pressure and CVD risk, and may counteract the negative consequences of high Na consumption [6], [7], [8]. In addition, the joint effects of a low Na and high K intake may be greater than the effect of either Na or K alone, ...
Mean blood pressure was estimated from up to 3 readings, obtained under standard conditions during a single physical examination at the Mobile Examination Center. Hypertension was defined as mean systolic blood pressure≥140 mm Hg, mean diastolic blood pressure≥90 mm Hg, or self-reported use of ...
In recent decades, the use of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) has become widespread, since it has been recognized as a better predictor of major cardiovascular events than BP measurements in clinical settings. It helps to reduce the number of possible false readings and has the additi...
2.4.3. Laboratory Tests Blood testing was conducted at the start, on day eight, and at the end of the Jumpstart program for sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, glucose, calcium, phosphorus, albumin, and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) an...
Blood pressure was measured in triplicate, after a 10 min rest, using fully automatic Omron blood pressure monitor (Omron RX Classic II, Kyoto, Japan). The first reading was discarded and the mean of the second and third readings was calculated. A single 24-hour urine collection was obtained...