ArticleInternational journal of nursing sciences2023
Interaction between body mass index and blood pressure on the risk of vascular stiffness : A community-based cross-sectional study and implications for nursing.
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Objective: This study aimed to analyze associations between body mass index (BMI) and vascular measurements (brachial ankle pulse wave velocity [baPWV] and ankle-brachial index [ABI]), whether blood pressure (BP) was involved in the relationship, and implications for nursing. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, including 1,894 middle-aged and older adults who underwent routine health screening at a community medical center in the Zhangjiang community in Shanghai, China. Participants were divided into three groups based on BMI: normal weight ( Results: Multiple linear regression analysis showed that BMI to be significantly and negatively associated with baPWV ( Conclusions: Our findings showed conflicting associations between BMI and non-invasive vascular measurements of arterial stiffness. BP may have a biological interaction in the relationship between BMI and baPWV. Managing blood pressure and weight through comprehensive clinical care is crucial for preventing stiffness or blockage of vessels in middle-aged and older adults.
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