Differences in blood pressure readings between supine and sitting positions in hypertensive patients
Differences in blood pressure readings between supine and sitting positions in hypertensive patients
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DOI:
10.2143/ac.63.6.2033387
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发表时间:
2008-12-01
影响因子:
1.6
通讯作者:
Wang, Le-Xin
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作者:
Lui, Ling-Chun;Wei, Tie-Min;Wang, Le-Xin
Objective - The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of postures on blood pressure (BP) readings in patients with hypertension.Methods and results - BP was measured in 1,487 hypertensive patients in sitting and supine positions. The systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) BP in supine position was 2.9 +/- 7.8 mmHg and 0.9 +/- 5.4 mmHg higher, respectively, than in the sitting position (P < 0.001). The greatest difference between supine and sitting SBP was found in those aged between 30 and 39 years (3.6 +/- 6.8 mmHg), and in those who were older than 80 years (5.3 +/- 7.9 mmHg). A greater difference between the supine and sitting DBP was identified in the groups > 60-years of age. Multivariate regression analysis showed that age and sex were independent predictors for the increment of BP in the supine position.Conclusion - There is a significant difference between supine and sitting SBP and DBR with age and sex being the most important predicting factors.