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Filter by:The aim of the study is to assess changes in blood pressure, cardiac function and selected laboratory measurements after bariatric surgery and to find most important factors associated with blood pressure reduction after weight loss. Description of the study Patients: consecutive patients with class III obesity (BMI ≥ 40kg/m2) or class II obesity (BMI 35-40kg/m2) with comorbidities, admitted for sleeve gastrectomy Methods: bedside and 24-hour blood pressure measurement, cardiac ultrasound and laboratory tests performed before surgery and at 1 week, 4 weeks, 6 months and 12 months after bariatric surgery
The purpose of this study is to assess the accuracy of the CONTEC08C automated oscillometric upper-arm sphygmomanometer in the general population for clinical use according to the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation/European Society of Hypertension /International Organization for Standardization (AAMI/ESH/ISO) Universal Standard (ISO 81060-2:2018).
Research has shown that isometric (constant squeeze) exercise training using an isometric handgrip (IHG) device lowers resting blood pressure (BP) in those with and without high BP. The purpose of this study is to explore if IHG training will lower resting BP in people doing cardiac rehabilitation more than doing only cardiac rehabilitation. Once eligibility is confirmed participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups for the study. One group will do IHG training in addition to cardiac rehabilitation (Group 1), and the other group will do only cardiac rehabilitation (Group 2). Participants assigned to Group 1 will be asked to do IHG training on their own with an inflatable ball three days per week for 12 weeks with intensity set based on rating of perceived exertion (RPE) or rating of effort. Participants will self-measure and report their resting BP to investigators. The acceptability of doing IHG training will also be explored by conducting interviews with participants as will the impact that IHG training may have on psychological wellbeing by administering surveys to participants.
Effect of blood pressure on cardiovascular outcomes and recurrence after catheter ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation
There are experimental evidences of the importance of high intensity exercises in health outcomes improvement. However, there are limited knowledge about possibility to affect health outcomes in adolescents through exercises programs introduced into physical education (PE) lesson. Moreover, there is lack of the studies identifying people who do not respond to stimuli, as well as examining potential determinants of non-responsiveness. Thirdly, there are no studies examining the modification of exercise dose that should be reflected in the response in such individuals. Aim of this human experiment is to examine the effects of one cycle of 8-weeks high-intensity interval training (HIIT) implemented in physical education lesson on: (1) body composition (proportions of the body fat to the body muscles), (2) resting blood pressure, (3) physical efficiency. Study are conducted for two years (two cycles). Each year 300 students of two secondary schools, are involved in project: 15-16-year-olds in first year, 18-19-year-olds in second year. Students are divided in experimental groups -performing 8-weeks (twice a week) cycle of HIIT implemented into PE lesson, and the control groups - students following a typical PE programme. Each cycle consists of two parts. First part is related to the 8 weeks of HIIT training, while second part is related to the dose-expose study. All participants are examined during project before (Pre), after (Post) and Follow-Up intervention. Second part is planned after a break of several months. Persons who do not respond to the exercise stimulus in the first part will follow individually modified programmes. They will be measured before and after this additional training. To examine the assumed HIIT-induced changes in participants the investigators will apply: (1) anthropometric measurements: body height and weight, and BMI will be calculated, (2) body mass composition (fat and muscle mass), (3) resting blood pressure, (4) beep test which is field motor specific test to assess physical efficiency. The results of this project will help to answer the fundamental questions about HIIT induced morphological and physiological effects in adolescents, what is important from scientific and public health point of view. Particularly, in view of the growing pandemic of obesity, common elevated blood pressure and steadily declining physical fitness in children and adolescents.
This is a 1:1 parallel design, multi-center, cluster-randomized control trial. A total of 80 villages in Ruyang County, Henan Province, China, will be randomly assigned to the intervention group or control group. At least 100 participants from 30-50 families in each village will be included in this study. The intervention group will engage in a variety of strategies, including adopting a low-sodium diet, managing weight, participating in physical exercise, monitoring blood pressure, and undergoing antihypertensive treatment. These efforts will be led by healthy family instructors from the community. The control group will receive usual care. The primary endpoint of this study is the change of systolic blood pressure from baseline to 6 months, reported as the difference between intervention and control group.
The incidence of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia in the assisted reproductive technology population during pregnancy was significantly higher than that in the general normal pregnancy population. The use of assisted reproductive technology in this population due to infertility is often accompanied by many hypertension-related factors. We established a prospective cohort study based on assisted reproductive technology pregnancy population and natural pregnancy population. Through continuous monitoring of blood pressure changes and other risk factors during pregnancy in the two groups, we explored the trajectory trend and inflection point of assisted reproductive technology pregnancy population blood pressure during pregnancy. Through factor analysis, the risk factors of elevated blood pressure during pregnancy can be clearly identified, so as to carry out early intervention and strengthen the control of risk factors of elevated blood pressure in assisted reproductive technology population, in order to expect benign maternal and infant outcomes.
Study Design and Participants This intervention study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed at investigating the effects of time-restricted feeding (TRF) on cardiovascular health markers among overweight male university students in Shenzhen, China. The study recruited male university students aged between 18 and 24 years, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) ranging from 24 to less than 28. All participants were free from severe psychiatric illnesses, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, alcoholic fatty liver disease, hyperthyroidism, or hypothyroidism. Inclusion criteria required participants to be non-smokers, not currently on any diet pills, and have no history of cardiovascular or metabolic diseases. Randomization and Intervention Fifty eligible participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n=25) or the control group (n=25). The intervention group underwent a 6-hour daily TRF from noon to 6 P.M., while the control group did not participate in TRF but maintained their usual eating patterns. No restrictions were placed on the type or quantity of food consumed by participants in either group. Data Collection and Measures Body Composition and Anthropometry: Measurements included body mass index, body fat percentage, muscle mass, hydration levels, protein content, and visceral fat, all assessed using a bioelectrical impedance analysis scale (Mi Body Composition Scale 2 by Huami Technology). Waist circumference was manually measured by experienced nurses using a tape measure. Blood Pressure and Heart Rate: These vital signs were monitored using an arm cuff electronic blood pressure monitor (Panasonic EW3153), with the arm positioned at heart level to ensure accuracy. Measurements were taken after at least five minutes of seated rest. Nutritional Intake Although time-restricted feeding interventions do not usually change the content or quantity of dietary intake, the total daily intakes of energy, fat, protein, carbohydrate, cholesterol, and fibre were calculated using the Nutritionist Pro food analysis program. This was used to determine possible changes in the subjects' dietary composition as a result of the intervention. Compliance and Ethical Considerations The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (Shenzhen), with the approval number KY-2022-101-01. All data were handled confidentially, and measures were taken to ensure high adherence and minimal loss to follow-up. Statistical Analysis Descriptive statistics such as range, mean, standard deviation, and percentages were used to describe the sample characteristics. To compare differences, the change from baseline levels was assessed to account for initial variability, employing an independent samples t-test for the analysis.
Heart disease is a common and serious medical condition which causes nearly one in every three deaths worldwide every year. The factors which increase people's risk for heart disease are well-known, but there needs to be more support given to people to reduce their risk of heart disease. Pharmacists are front line primary healthcare providers who see patients more frequently than any other healthcare provider and can help people reduce their risk of heart disease. This research project aims to see whether a pharmacist-led intervention can help people reduce their risk of heart disease. The potential impact of this project is to empower people to understand how to reduce their risk of heart disease and reduce the burden of heart disease on the community.
The goal of this observational study is to assess whether the continuous non-invasive haemodynamic monitor MOH200 (measuring blood pressure as well as pulse rate) is effective or not in people undergoing general anesthetic surgeries for more than 60 minutes with planned invasive blood pressure and pulse oximeter monitoring. Researchers will compare blood pressure data derived from MOH200 to the invasive blood pressure (IBP) data to see if the MOH200 is effective to measure the blood pressure of a surgical person. Also, researchers will compare pulse rate data drived from MOH200 to that from the pulse oximeter to see if the MOH200 is effective to measure the pulse rate of a surgical person. Participants will be asked to be applied with MOH200 monitoring while IBP monitoring and pulse oximeter are applied. And after 30 minutes of the surgery, researchers will monitor the adverse effects occurred on the skin of participants to assess the safety of MOH200.