ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to determine both the prevalence of white-coat effect and white-coat hypertension [WCH] and which selected clinical variables were predictors of WCH. A total of 2462 patients underwent ambulatory blood pressure monitoring either in borderline hypertension [group 1] or for assessment of antihypertensive treatment [group 2] or for hypotension [group 3]. In the overall population 33.0% of patients showed WCH, 32.8% in group 1 and 37.0% in group 2. In multivariate analysis, sex and grade of hypertension were independent predictors of WCH in groups 1 and 2
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Female , Humans , Male , Hypertension/etiology , Prevalence , Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory , Hypotension , Physicians' OfficesABSTRACT
This study used data from the Moroccan national survey in 2000 to identify the principle risk factors for hypertension in a representative sample of the population age 20+ years. The risk of hypertension increased steadily with age and was higher among rural residents [OR = 1.42] and those with diabetes [OR = 1.72]. The risk increased with increased body mass index, waist size and hypercholesterolaemia. The risk of hypertension decreased by 36% and 46% respectively for those who walked 30-60 min and > 60 min daily. Consumption of fish and fresh fruits 1+ times per week was associated with a lower risk. Among those with hypertension, only 21.9% were previously diagnosed and 8.8% were under medical treatment
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Female , Humans , Male , Risk Factors , Age Factors , Rural Population , Diabetes Complications , Body Mass Index , Waist Circumference , Hypercholesterolemia/complications , Exercise , Surveys and QuestionnairesABSTRACT
The rhizomelic pseudo-polyarthritis or the corsets inflammatory rheumatism which was reported and described under many appellations is an affection that occurs in the elderly and remains ambiguous as for its clinical and etiopathogenic aspects The authors report here eight rhizomelic pseudopolyrthritis cases collected on seven years-period in a rheumatic service. Through a literature review about this affection and its relationship with the Horton's disease, they wonder whether it is question of two different affections or the same disease