OBJECTIVE To determine the accuracy of the Gamma G7 (and G5 model) and XXL-LF aneroid sphygmomanometers developed by the Heine Company. DESIGN Device evaluations were performed using the new protocol of the European Society of Hypertension. Monitor performance was assessed in relation to participants' sex, age, arm circumference, and systolic and diastolic blood pressures. METHODS The two s...

We investigated the role of the angiotensinogen (AGT) gene M235T polymorphism in determining blood pressure (BP) response to moderate intensity exercise in a 6-yr randomized controlled trial in 140 middle-aged men. Sitting, supine, and standing blood pressures were measured annually. Of the randomized men, 86% participated in the trial for 6 yr. Submaximal cardiorespiratory fitness increased by...

BACKGROUND Whilst there seem to be available data on blood pressure profiles of South African children, especially in urban areas, few data exist on rural children. The aims of this study were to determine the blood pressure profiles of rural South African children residing in Thohoyandou; and to examine the relationship between body mass index and blood pressure among the children. METHODS T...

objective : this study aims to describe the blood pressure profile of newborns of preeclampsia mothers in vali-e-asr hospital during 2003-2004. materials and methods : in this cross-sectional descriptive analytical study 200 mothers and their newborns were studied. blood pressure of all newborns was checked by oscillometric method on the first day after birth and recorded in a questionnaire alo...

background: the use of intravenous sedatives is common in gastrointestinal endoscopy. this study is to evaluate the safety and ef_cacy of propofol and/or midazolam in induction of proper sedation in esophagogastroduodenoscopy (egd) compared with a control group, which does not receive sedation for egd. â  methods: four groups (a, b, c and d) of 30 patients each for whom egd had been indicated w...

OBJECTIVE To determine the haemodynamic effects of intensive care physiotherapy after liver transplantation. PATIENTS AND METHODS Thirteen patients were included in the study after liver transplantation. The following physiotherapy programme were applied to the patients in intensive care unit: Respiratory physiotherapy, active joint movements, sitting in bed (first task), sitting at the edge ...

A study of 873 healthy adults and children from Utah kindreds was performed to identify redundant and unique information contained in multiple diverse blood pressure determinations. Systolic blood pressure, fourth-phase and fifth-phase diastolic blood pressures, and simultaneous heart rates were measured in subjects sitting, standing, supine, and tilting, during half-maximal handgrip exercise, ...

BACKGROUND Simultaneous measurement of four-limb blood pressures can improve the accuracy of cardiovascular disease diagnosis. This study aims to investigate the association of simultaneously measured four-limb blood pressures with cardiovascular function as the non-invasive diagnostic method of cardiovascular disease in primary care. METHODS 229 subjects (62 males, mean age, 63.50 ± 11.13 ye...