Author:
Tang Long,Zhang Jingshui,Xu Yanan,Xu Tingting,Yang Yi,Wang Jun
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Blood pressure (BP) exhibits seasonal variations, with peaks reported in winter. However, the association between seasonal variations and blood pressure variability in patients with new-onset essential hypertension is not fully understood. This study evaluated the potential association of seasonal variations with new-onset essential hypertension.
Methods
This retrospective observational study recruited a total of 440 consecutive patients with new-onset essential hypertension who underwent 24-h ambulatory electrocardiograph (ECG) and BP measurement at our department between January 2019 and December 2019. Demographic and baseline clinical data including BP variability, heart rate variability, and blood tests were retrieved. Multivariate linear regression analysis was performed to identify factors independently associated with mean BP and BP variability.
Results
Among the 440 patients recruited, 93 cases were admitted in spring, 72 in summer, 151 in autumn, and 124 in winter. Univariate analysis revealed that systolic BP (SBP), diastolic BP (DBP), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, SBP drop rate, DBP drop rate, 24-h standard deviation of SBP, 24-h standard deviation of DBP, 24-h SBP coefficient of variation, and 24-h DBP coefficient of variation were associated with patients admitted in winter (P < 0.05 for all). Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that winter was the influencing factor of 24-h standard deviation of SBP (B = 1.851, t = 3.719, P < 0.001), 24-h standard deviation of DBP (B = 1.176, t = 2.917, P = 0.004), 24-h SBP coefficient of variation (B = 0.015, t = 3.670, P < 0.001), and 24-h DBP coefficient of variation (B = 0.016, t = 2.849, P = 0.005) in hypertensive patients.
Conclusions
Seasonal variations are closely associated with BP variability in patients with new-onset essential hypertension. Our study provides insight into the underlying pathogenesis of new-onset essential hypertension.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
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