Exaggerated exercise blood pressure independently predicts incident hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Exaggerated exercise blood pressure (EEBP) independently predicts cardiovascular (CV) events and mortality, but reasons underlying this increased CV risk are unclear. The association between an EEBP and incident hypertension (as a potential underlying risk factor) has been reported, but there has never been a pooled summary of risk estimates (RE). The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies assessing the association between EEBP and incident hypertension among normotensive individuals.
Source: Artery Research - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research