Avaliação da medida central da pressão e rigidez arterial em participantes de caminhada de longa distância / Assessment of central Blood pressure and arterial stiffness in practicing long-distance walking race

Fundamento: A Caminhada Ecológica que ocorre anualmente no Brasil, é um evento único por sua distância (310 Km) e dinâmica de realização (média de 62 km/dia por 5 dias, com ritmo médio de 7,6 km/h). Embora os efeitos benéficos de exercícios de intensidade moderada sejam bem conhecidos, os efeitos do exercício intenso e de longa duração ainda requerem estudo. Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos da modalidade mista caminhada/corrida em vários parâmetros de pressão arterial (PA) 30 dias antes (A0) do evento, e ao final dos dias 2 (A2), 3 (A3) e 4 (A4) da caminhada. Métodos: Foram medidas PA sistólica e diastólica central (cPAS e cPAD, respectivamente), PA sistólica e diastólica periférica (pPAS e pPAD, respectivamente), pressão de pulso central (cPP), pressão de pulso periférica (pPP), pressão de pulso amplificada (aPP), augmentation index ajustado (AIx75%) e velocidade da onda de pulso (VOP) com Mobil-O-Graph ® (IEM, Stolberg, Alemanha) em 25 atletas do sexo masculino (idade média, 45,3 ± 9,1 anos). Foi considerado significativo valor de p < 0,05. Resultados: Houve redução de cPAS de A0 para A2 (109,5 para 118,1 mmHg) e de A0 para A3 (109,5 para 102,5 mmHg); redução de pPP de A0 para A2 (49,2 para 38,2 mmHg) e de A0 para A4 (49,2 para 41,2 mmHg); redução de aPP de A0 para A1 (15,6 para 9,5 mmHg), de A0 para A2 (15,6 para 8,0 mmHg) e de A0 para A3 (15,6 para 11,2 mmHg). VOP correlacionou-se com idade. Conclusões: A PA caiu nos primeiros dias da caminhada de longa distância, retornando a níveis próximos aos basais no final, e a VOP correlacionou-se fortemente com idade. Esse tipo de exercício promove efeitos na PA e na VOP similares aos vistos em esportes de longa duração e alta intensidade. Tais mudanças em indivíduos saudáveis e treinados não parecem aumentar os riscos cardiovasculares. Este foi o primeiro estudo a avaliar os efeitos desse tipo de exercício no sistema cardiovascular

Background: An ecological hiking occurs yearly in Brazil. It is a unique event because of its distance (310 km) and dynamics (mean of 62 km/day for 5 days with mean pace of 7.6 km/h). Although beneficial effects of moderate-intensity exercises are well-known, the effects of intense and long-duration exercise still require study. Objective: To evaluate the effects of mixed walking/running race on various blood pressure (BP) parameters 30 days before (A0), on the 2 nd (A2), 3 rd (A3), and 4 th (A4) days after completing the day's stage. Methods: Central systolic (cSBP) and diastolic BP (cDBP), peripheral systolic (pSBP) and diastolic BP (pDBP), central pulse pressure (cPP), peripheral pulse pressure (pPP), amplified pulse pressure (aPP), corrected augmentation index (AIx75%) and pulse wave velocity (PWV) were measured using an oscillometric Mobil-O-Graph ® (IEM, Stolberg, Germany) in 25 male athletes (mean age of 45.3 ± 9.1 years). A p value < 0.05 was considered a statistically-significant difference. Results: cSBP decreased from A0 to A2 (109.5 to 118.1 mmHg) and from A0 to A3 (109.5 to 102.5 mmHg); pPP decrease from A0 to A2 (49.2 to 38.2 mmHg) and from A0 to A4 (49.2 to 41.2 mmHg); aPP decrease from A0 to A1 (15.6 to 9.5 mmHg), from A0 to A2 (15.6 to 8.0 mmHg) and from A0 to A3 (15.6 to 11.2 mmHg). PWV correlated with age. Conclusions: Blood pressure dropped on the first days of the race and returned to close to baseline values at the end. PWV correlates strongly with age. This type of exercise promotes effects on BP and PWV similar to those seen in long-duration, high-intensity sports. These changes in trained healthy individuals do not seem to increase cardiovascular risks. This was the first study to assess the effects of this type of exercise on the cardiovascular system

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring as an Alternative to Confirm Diagnoses of Hypertension in Adolescents with Elevated Office Blood Pressure from a Brazilian State Capital / Monitorização Residencial da Pressão Arterial (MRPA) como alternativa para confirmação diagnóstica de Hipertensão Arterial em adolescentes de uma capital brasileira com pressão de consultório elevada

Abstract Background: Regional differences of using home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) as an alternative to ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) in hypertensive adolescents are unknown. Objectives: Define if HBPM is an option to confirm diagnoses of hypertension in adolescents from a Brazilian capital with elevated office blood pressure (BP). Methods: Adolescents (12-18years) from public and private schools with BP > 90th percentile were studied to compare and evaluate the agreement among office BP measurements, HBPM and ambulatory BP monitoring. Office BP measurements, HBPM and ABPM were performed according to guidelines recommendations. Semi-automatic devices were used for BP measurements. Values of p < 0.05 were considered significant. Results: We included 133 predominantly males (63.2%) adolescents with a mean age of 15±1.6 years. HBPM systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure mean values were similar to the daytime ABPM values (120.3 ± 12.6 mmHg x 121.5 ± 9.8 mmHg - p = 0.111 and 69.4 ± 7.7 mmHg x 70.2 ± 6.6 mmHg - p = 0.139) and lower than the office measurement values (127.3 ± 13.8 mmHg over 74.4 ± 9.5 mmHg - p < 0,001). The Bland-Altman plots showed good agreement between HBPM and ABPM. Conclusions: HBPM is an option to confirm diagnoses of hypertension in adolescents from a Brazilian state capital with elevated office BP and can be used as an alternative to ABPM.

Resumo Fundamentos: São desconhecidas as diferenças regionais na utilização da monitorização residencial da pressão arterial (MRPA) como alternativa à monitorização ambulatorial da pressão arterial (MAPA) em adolescentes hipertensos. Objetivos: Definir se MRPA é uma opção para confirmar diagnóstico de hipertensão arterial em adolescentes de uma capital brasileira com pressão arterial (PA) elevada. Métodos: Adolescentes (12-18 anos) de escolas públicas e privadas com percentil de PA > 90 foram estudados para comparar e avaliar a concordância entre as medidas de PA, MRPA e MAPA. As medidas de PA de consultório, MRPA e MAPA foram realizadas de acordo com as recomendações das diretrizes. Foram utilizados dispositivos semiautomáticos para medições de PA. Valores de p <0,05 foram considerados significativos. Resultados: Foram incluídos 133 adolescentes predominantemente do sexo masculino (63,2%) com idade média de 15 ± 1,6 anos. Os valores médios da pressão arterial sistólica e pressão arterial diastólica da MRPA foram semelhantes aos valores de MAPA diurnos (120,3 ± 12,6 mmHg x 121,5 ± 9,8 mmHg - p = 0,111 e 69,4 ± 7,7 mmHg x 70,2 ± 6,6 mmHg - p = 0,139) e inferiores aos valores de consultório (127,3 ± 13,8 mmHg por 74,4 ± 9,5 mmHg - p < 0,001). Os gráficos de Bland-Altman mostraram boa concordância entre MRPA e MAPA. Conclusões: MRPA é uma opção para confirmar diagnóstico de hipertensão arterial em adolescentes de uma capital brasileira com PA de consultório elevada e pode ser usada como alternativa à MAPA.

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring as an Alternative to Confirm Diagnoses of Hypertension in Adolescents with Elevated Office Blood Pressure from a Brazilian State Capital.

BACKGROUND: Regional differences of using home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) as an alternative to ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) in hypertensive adolescents are unknown. OBJECTIVES: Define if HBPM is an option to confirm diagnoses of hypertension in adolescents from a Brazilian capital with elevated office blood pressure (BP). METHODS: Adolescents (12-18years) from public and private schools with BP > 90th percentile were studied to compare and evaluate the agreement among office BP measurements, HBPM and ambulatory BP monitoring. Office BP measurements, HBPM and ABPM were performed according to guidelines recommendations. Semi-automatic devices were used for BP measurements. Values of p < 0.05 were considered significant. RESULTS: We included 133 predominantly males (63.2%) adolescents with a mean age of 15±1.6 years. HBPM systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure mean values were similar to the daytime ABPM values (120.3 ± 12.6 mmHg x 121.5 ± 9.8 mmHg - p = 0.111 and 69.4 ± 7.7 mmHg x 70.2 ± 6.6 mmHg - p = 0.139) and lower than the office measurement values (127.3 ± 13.8 mmHg over 74.4 ± 9.5 mmHg - p < 0,001). The Bland-Altman plots showed good agreement between HBPM and ABPM. CONCLUSIONS: HBPM is an option to confirm diagnoses of hypertension in adolescents from a Brazilian state capital with elevated office BP and can be used as an alternative to ABPM.

Overweight and associated factors in adolescents from a brazilian capital. / Excesso de peso e fatores associados em adolescentes de uma capital brasileira.

OBJECTIVE:: To evaluate the prevalence of overweight in adolescents and its associated factors. METHODS:: A cross-sectional study in public and private schools in Goiania, Brazil. Socioeconomic status, family history of obesity, lifestyle, blood pressure and Body Mass Index were studied in a sample of 1,169 Brazilian youth aged 12 - 18 years, who attended public and private schools. Data were obtained from a questionnaire and anthropometric measurements previously tested in a pilot study. Poisson regression was used to estimate the prevalence of overweight, prevalence ratios and associations with the other factors. RESULTS:: The prevalence of overweight was 21.2%, with a significant difference between boys and girls (26.3 and 16.8% respectively). Regression analysis showed that maternal obesity was associated with a higher prevalence of overweight in boys (PR = 1.86; p = 0.004), and boys aged 15 - 18 years had a lower prevalence of overweight than boys aged 12 - 14 years (PR = 0.70; p = 0.021). Among the girls, the presence of obese parents was associated with higher prevalence of overweight (PR = 2.42; p < 0.001), and the girls from a C class socioeconomic position were negatively associated with overweight (PR = 0.67; p = 0.035). CONCLUSIONS:: Overweight in adolescence is associated with gender, obesity family history, and socioeconomic position. These data should be considered when planning intervention programs.

A Pressão Arterial dos Pacientes Está Sendo Medida Rotineiramente nos Consultórios Médicos? / Are Patients' Blood Pressure Levels Being Routinely Measured in Medical Offices?

Fundamentos: A medida da pressão arterial é recomendada em toda avaliação médica, independente da especialidade.É um procedimento simples e de fácil realização, mas frequentemente negligenciado e realizado de forma incorreta. Objetivo: Avaliar se a medida da pressão arterial estava sendo realizada rotineiramente e comparar os valores encontrados por medida rotineira em consulta ambulatorial às medidas realizadas, seguindo a técnica adequada. Métodos: Estudo transversal e observacional que incluiu pacientes adultos (> 18 anos) atendidos nos ambulatórios de especialidades clínicas e cirúrgicas de um hospital universitário. Os sujeitos responderam a questionário específico e, em seguida, foram submetidos a três medidas de pressão arterial, seguindo as recomendações das diretrizes vigentes, por equipe treinada. Seguiram para o atendimento ambulatorial e após o término, foi verificado em prontuário se a pressão arterial foi aferida e, em caso positivo, anotou-se o valor desta aferição. Resultados: Foram selecionados consecutivamente 129 pacientes com idade média de 53 anos (± 15,92) e predomínio do sexo feminino (61,2%). A maioria foi atendida em especialidades clínicas (70,5%) e 49,6% referiram diagnóstico prévio de hipertensão arterial sistêmica. A pressão arterial não foi aferida em 38,8% dos atendimentos, sendo mais frequente nas especialidades cirúrgicas (72,5% vs. 27,5%; p < 0,001). O diagnóstico prévio de hipertensão arterial sistêmica não influenciou na chance de um paciente ter sua pressão aferida (p = 0,082). Não houve diferença entre a pressão arterial aferida pelos pesquisadores e aquelas realizadas em consulta (118 mmHg vs. 117 mmHg; p = 0,651; 72 mmHg vs. 75 mmHg; p = 0,055). Conclusões: A pressão arterial dos pacientes não foi aferida em um grande número de atendimentos, principalmente nos ambulatórios de especialidades cirúrgicas

Background: Blood pressure measurement is recommended in all medical evaluations, regardless of the specialty. It is a simple and easy-to-do procedure, but usually neglected or performed incorrectly. Objectives: To assess if blood pressure is being measured routinely and compare the values obtained in the usual ambulatory consultations to those obtained when following the adequate techniques. Methods: Cross-sectional and observational study that included adult (age >18 years) outpatients treated in clinical and surgical specialties of a teaching hospital. Subjects answered a specific questionnaire and then three blood pressure measurements were performed according to the current guidelines by trained research staff. After that, the patients had their appointments and at the end, the medical charts were checked to see if blood pressure was measured and, if so, the observed value was recorded. Results: We included 129 consecutive patients with a mean age of 53 years (± 15.92) predominantly females (61.2%). Most of the appointments occurred in clinical specialties (70.5%) and 49.6% reported themselves as hypertensive. Blood pressure was not measured in 38.8% of the patients, more frequently in surgical specialties (72,5% vs. 27,5%; p < 0,001). The previous diagnosis of hypertension did not influence the chance of a patient having his blood pressure measured (p = 0,082). There were no differences between the blood pressure measured by the researchers and those recorded at the medical charts (118 mmHg vs. 117 mmHg; p = 0,651; 72 mmHg vs. 75 mmHg; p = 0,055). Conclusions: The patients' blood pressure levels were not measured in many of the medical appointments, especially at outpatient clinics of surgical specialties

Excesso de peso e fatores associados em adolescentes de uma capital brasileira / Overweight and associated factors in adolescents from a brazilian capital

RESUMO: Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência de excesso de peso (EP) e fatores associados em adolescentes. Métodos: Estudo transversal realizado em escolas públicas e privadas de Goiânia (GO). Foram analisados adolescentes de 12 a 18 anos (n = 1.169) por meio de questionário padronizado. A prevalência de EP foi avaliada pelas curvas de crescimento da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) de Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) por idade. As associações entre as variáveis sociodemográficas, de antecedentes familiares de obesidade, de estilo de vida e de pressão arterial com o EP foram analisadas por intermédio da razão de prevalência bruta e ajustada por meio da regressão múltipla de Poisson. Resultados: A prevalência de EP foi de 21,2%, sendo 14,1% de sobrepeso e 7,1% de obesidade, com diferenças significativas entre gêneros (26,3% dos rapazes versus 16,8% das moças). Na análise de Poisson, a obesidade materna (RP = 1,86; p = 0,004) foi associada com a maior prevalência de EP no sexo masculino, e aqueles com idade entre 15 e 18 anos tiveram menor prevalência de EP quando comparados àqueles com idade entre 12 e 14 anos (RP = 0,70; p = 0,021). No sexo feminino, a presença de pais obesos (RP = 2,42; p < 0,001) associou-se a maior prevalência de EP, e as moças pertencentes à classe C tiveram menor prevalência de EP (RP = 0,67; p = 0,035). Conclusões: O EP em adolescentes esteve associado ao gênero, à obesidade familiar, e a melhor classificação socioeconômica - fatores que devem ser o foco do planejamento de intervenções específicas na promoção da saúde.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of overweight in adolescents and its associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study in public and private schools in Goiania, Brazil. Socioeconomic status, family history of obesity, lifestyle, blood pressure and Body Mass Index were studied in a sample of 1,169 Brazilian youth aged 12 - 18 years, who attended public and private schools. Data were obtained from a questionnaire and anthropometric measurements previously tested in a pilot study. Poisson regression was used to estimate the prevalence of overweight, prevalence ratios and associations with the other factors. Results: The prevalence of overweight was 21.2%, with a significant difference between boys and girls (26.3 and 16.8% respectively). Regression analysis showed that maternal obesity was associated with a higher prevalence of overweight in boys (PR = 1.86; p = 0.004), and boys aged 15 - 18 years had a lower prevalence of overweight than boys aged 12 - 14 years (PR = 0.70; p = 0.021). Among the girls, the presence of obese parents was associated with higher prevalence of overweight (PR = 2.42; p < 0.001), and the girls from a C class socioeconomic position were negatively associated with overweight (PR = 0.67; p = 0.035). Conclusions: Overweight in adolescence is associated with gender, obesity family history, and socioeconomic position. These data should be considered when planning intervention programs.

Multiprofessional Treatment of High Blood Pressure in Very Elderly Patients.

BACKGROUND: As the world population ages, patients older than 80 years, known as very elderly, are more frequently found. There are no studies in this age group aimed at analyzing the multidisciplinary intervention in the treatment of systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) and some comorbidities. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effect of a multidisciplinary approach in very elderly hypertensives cared for at a specialized service. METHODS: Longitudinal retrospective cohort study in a multidisciplinary service specialized in the SAH treatment in the Brazilian West-Central region. Patients aged 80 years and older by June 2015 were included. Data from the first (V1) and last visit (Vf) were assessed. Anthropometric variables, blood pressure (BP), renal function, pharmacological treatment, lifestyle, comorbidities and cardiovascular events were studied, comparing data from V1 and Vf. Controlled BP was defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) lower than 140 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) lower than 90 mm Hg. Statistical analyses were performed with SPSSR software, version 21.0. Values of p<0,05 were considered significant. RESULTS: Data of 71 patients were assessed with a mean follow-up time of 15,22 years. Their mean age at V1 was 69.2 years, and, at Vf, 84.53 years, and 26.8% of them were males. There was a significant reduction in mean SBP (157.3 x 142.1 mm Hg; p<0.001) and DBP (95.1 x 77.8 mm Hg; p<0.001), with an increase in BP control rates from V1 to Vf (36.6 x 83.1%; p<0.001). The number of antihypertensive drugs used increased (1.49 x 2.85; p<0.001), with an increase in the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (22.5 x 46.5%; p=0.004), angiotensin II receptor blockers (4.2 x 35.2%; p<0.001) and calcium-channel blockers (18.3 x 67.6%; p<0.001). There was a reduction in total cholesterol (217.9 x 191 mg/dL; p<0.001) and LDL-cholesterol (139.6 x 119.0 mg/dL; p<0.001), but worsening of the glomerular filtration rate (62.5 x 45.4 mL/min; p<0.001). CONCLUSION: The multidisciplinary intervention in very elderly hypertensives increased BP control rate, with optimization of the pharmacological treatment.

Multiprofessional Treatment of High Blood Pressure in Very Elderly Patients / Tratamento Multiprofissional da Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica em Pacientes Muito Idosos

Abstract Background: As the world population ages, patients older than 80 years, known as very elderly, are more frequently found. There are no studies in this age group aimed at analyzing the multidisciplinary intervention in the treatment of systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) and some comorbidities. Objectives: To assess the effect of a multidisciplinary approach in very elderly hypertensives cared for at a specialized service. Methods: Longitudinal retrospective cohort study in a multidisciplinary service specialized in the SAH treatment in the Brazilian West-Central region. Patients aged 80 years and older by June 2015 were included. Data from the first (V1) and last visit (Vf) were assessed. Anthropometric variables, blood pressure (BP), renal function, pharmacological treatment, lifestyle, comorbidities and cardiovascular events were studied, comparing data from V1 and Vf. Controlled BP was defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) lower than 140 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) lower than 90 mm Hg. Statistical analyses were performed with SPSSR software, version 21.0. Values of p<0,05 were considered significant. Results: Data of 71 patients were assessed with a mean follow-up time of 15,22 years. Their mean age at V1 was 69.2 years, and, at Vf, 84.53 years, and 26.8% of them were males. There was a significant reduction in mean SBP (157.3 x 142.1 mm Hg; p<0.001) and DBP (95.1 x 77.8 mm Hg; p<0.001), with an increase in BP control rates from V1 to Vf (36.6 x 83.1%; p<0.001). The number of antihypertensive drugs used increased (1.49 x 2.85; p<0.001), with an increase in the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (22.5 x 46.5%; p=0.004), angiotensin II receptor blockers (4.2 x 35.2%; p<0.001) and calcium-channel blockers (18.3 x 67.6%; p<0.001). There was a reduction in total cholesterol (217.9 x 191 mg/dL; p<0.001) and LDL-cholesterol (139.6 x 119.0 mg/dL; p<0.001), but worsening of the glomerular filtration rate (62.5 x 45.4 mL/min; p<0.001). Conclusion: The multidisciplinary intervention in very elderly hypertensives increased BP control rate, with optimization of the pharmacological treatment.

Resumo Fundamento: Indivíduos com mais de 80 anos, denominados muito idosos, são encontrados com uma frequência crescente com o envelhecimento da população mundial. Não há estudos com essa população avaliando a intervenção multidisciplinar no tratamento da hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) e algumas comorbidades associadas. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito do tratamento multiprofissional em hipertensos muito idosos acompanhados em serviço especializado. Métodos: Estudo de coorte longitudinal retrospectivo em serviço multidisciplinar para o tratamento de HAS do centro-oeste brasileiro. Incluídos pacientes com 80 anos ou mais em junho de 2015. Coletados dados da primeira (V1) e última consulta (Vf). Avaliadas variáveis antropométricas, pressão arterial (PA), função renal, medicamentos em uso, hábitos de vida, comorbidades e eventos cardiovasculares, comparando V1 com Vf. Foram considerados controlados os valores de PA inferiores a 140 mmHg para pressão sistólica e inferiores a 90 mmHg para a pressão diastólica. Análise estatística realizada com software SPSSR versão 21.0. Considerados significativos valores de p<0,05. Resultados: Analisados 71 pacientes, com tempo médio de seguimento de 15,22 anos, 26,8% sexo masculino e idade média em V1 de 69,2 anos e, em Vf, de 84,53 anos. Houve uma redução significativa nos valores médios de PA sistólica (157,3 x 142,1 mmHg; p<0,001) e diastólica (95,1 x 77,8 mmHg; p<0,001), com aumento nas taxas de controle da PA entre V1 e Vf (36,6 x 83,1%; p<0,001). O número de drogas anti-hipertensivas se elevou (1,49 x 2,85; p<0,001), com incremento no uso de inibidores de ECA (22,5 x 46,5%; p=0,004), bloqueadores do receptor de angiotensina (4,2 x 35,2%; p<0,001) e bloqueadores dos canais de cálcio (18,3 x 67,6%; p<0,001). Houve uma redução nos valores de colesterol total (217,9 x 191 mg/dl; p<0,001) e LDL colesterol (139,6 x 119,0 mg/dl; p<0,001) e piora da taxa de filtração glomerular (62,5 x 45,4 ml/min; p<0,001). Conclusão: A intervenção multiprofissional em pacientes hipertensos muito idosos reduziu os valores de PA e aumentou a taxa de controle da mesma, com uma otimização do tratamento medicamentoso.

Hipertensão resistente na prática clínica / Stressful hypertension in clinical practice

Hipertensão Resistente na Prática Clínica é um compêndio obrigatório elaborado pelos membros do Departamento de Hipertensão Arterial da Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia (DHA/SBC), voltado para a educação continuada, que aborda de forma completa todos os tópicos, desde a epidemiologia até as novas terapêuticas não farmacológicas. Os 38 capítulos convergem de modo objetivo para a compreensão do complexo enigma da hipertensão arterial, principalmente quanto à resistência ao tratamento. Representa o resultado de diversos anos de experiência clínica e de trabalho em pesquisa cardiológica dos colaboradores.

I RBH - First Brazilian Hypertension Registry.

BACKGROUND: A registry assessing the care of hypertensive patients in daily clinical practice in public and private centers in various Brazilian regions has not been conducted to date. Such analysis is important to elucidate the effectiveness of this care. OBJECTIVE: To document the current clinical practice for the treatment of hypertension with identification of the profile of requested tests, type of administered treatment, level of blood pressure (BP) control, and adherence to treatment. METHODS: National, observational, prospective, and multicenter study that will include patients older than 18 years with hypertension for at least 4 weeks, following up in public and private centers and after signing a consent form. The study will exclude patients undergoing dialysis, hospitalized in the previous 30 days, with class III or IV heart failure, pregnant or nursing, with severe liver disease, stroke or acute myocardial infarction in the past 30 days, or with diseases with a survival prognosis < 1 year. Evaluations will be performed at baseline and after 1 year of follow-up. The parameters that will be evaluated include anthropometric data, lifestyle habits, BP levels, lipid profile, metabolic syndrome, and adherence to treatment. The primary outcomes will be hospitalization due to hypertensive crisis, cardiocirculatory events, and cardiovascular death, while secondary outcomes will be hospitalization for heart failure and requirement of dialysis. A subgroup analysis of 15% of the sample will include noninvasive central pressure evaluation at baseline and study end. The estimated sample size is 3,000 individuals for a prevalence of 5%, sample error of 2%, and 95% confidence interval. RESULTS: The results will be presented after the final evaluation, which will occur at the end of a 1-year follow-up. CONCLUSION: The analysis of this registry will improve the knowledge and optimize the treatment of hypertension in Brazil, as a way of modifying the prognosis of cardiovascular disease in the country.

I RBH - First Brazilian Hypertension Registry / I RBH – Primeiro Registro Brasileiro de Hipertensão Arterial

Abstract Background: A registry assessing the care of hypertensive patients in daily clinical practice in public and private centers in various Brazilian regions has not been conducted to date. Such analysis is important to elucidate the effectiveness of this care. Objective: To document the current clinical practice for the treatment of hypertension with identification of the profile of requested tests, type of administered treatment, level of blood pressure (BP) control, and adherence to treatment. Methods: National, observational, prospective, and multicenter study that will include patients older than 18 years with hypertension for at least 4 weeks, following up in public and private centers and after signing a consent form. The study will exclude patients undergoing dialysis, hospitalized in the previous 30 days, with class III or IV heart failure, pregnant or nursing, with severe liver disease, stroke or acute myocardial infarction in the past 30 days, or with diseases with a survival prognosis < 1 year. Evaluations will be performed at baseline and after 1 year of follow-up. The parameters that will be evaluated include anthropometric data, lifestyle habits, BP levels, lipid profile, metabolic syndrome, and adherence to treatment. The primary outcomes will be hospitalization due to hypertensive crisis, cardiocirculatory events, and cardiovascular death, while secondary outcomes will be hospitalization for heart failure and requirement of dialysis. A subgroup analysis of 15% of the sample will include noninvasive central pressure evaluation at baseline and study end. The estimated sample size is 3,000 individuals for a prevalence of 5%, sample error of 2%, and 95% confidence interval. Results: The results will be presented after the final evaluation, which will occur at the end of a 1-year follow-up. Conclusion: The analysis of this registry will improve the knowledge and optimize the treatment of hypertension in Brazil, as a way of modifying the prognosis of cardiovascular disease in the country.

Resumo Fundamento: Ainda não foi realizado um registro brasileiro para avaliar, na prática clínica diária, o atendimento a pacientes hipertensos tanto em serviços públicos quanto privados distribuídos pelas diversas regiões do país. Este conhecimento é importante como forma de verificar a efetividade deste atendimento. Objetivo: Documentar a prática clínica vigente para o tratamento da hipertensão arterial, através do conhecimento do perfil dos exames realizados, do tipo de tratamento recebido, do nível de controle da pressão arterial (PA) e da adesão ao tratamento. Métodos: Estudo nacional, observacional, prospectivo e multicêntrico que incluirá pacientes > 18 anos, hipertensos há ≥ 4 semanas, em acompanhamento em serviços públicos e privados e com assinatura do consentimento. Serão excluídos pacientes em diálise, internados nos últimos 30 dias, com insuficiência cardíaca classe III ou IV, gravidez ou amamentação, hepatopatia grave, acidente vascular cerebral ou infarto agudo nos 30 dias anteriores e doenças com prognóstico de sobrevida < 1 ano. As avaliações serão realizadas ao início e final do estudo, após acompanhamento por 1 ano. Parâmetros a serem avaliados incluirão dados antropométricos, hábitos de vida, PA, perfil lipídico, síndrome metabólica e adesão ao tratamento. Os desfechos primários serão internação por crise hipertensiva, evento cardiocirculatório e óbito cardiovascular, e os desfechos secundários serão internação por insuficiência cardíaca e necessidade de diálise. Uma análise de subgrupo avaliará a pressão central de forma não invasiva em 15% da amostra no início e final do estudo. A amostra estimada é de 3.000 indivíduos para prevalência de 5%, erro amostral de 2% e intervalo de confiança de 95%. Resultados: Os resultados serão apresentados após a avaliação final que ocorrerá quando encerrado 1 ano de seguimento. Conclusão: A análise deste registro trará melhor conhecimento sobre o tratamento da hipertensão no Brasil e possibilitará a otimização do mesmo, como forma de interferir no prognóstico da doença cardiovascular em nosso meio.

Correlation of Insulin Resistance with Anthropometric Measures and Blood Pressure in Adolescents / Correlação da Resistência à Insulina e Medidas Antropométricas com Pressão Arterial de Adolescentes

Abstract Background: Blood pressure is directly related to body mass index, and individuals with increased waist circumference have higher risk of developing hypertension, insulin resistance, and other metabolic changes, since adolescence. Objective: to evaluate the correlation of blood pressure with insulin resistance, waist circumference and body mass index in adolescents. Methods: Cross-section study on a representative sample of adolescent students. One group of adolescents with altered blood pressure detected by casual blood pressure and/or home blood pressure monitoring (blood pressure > 90th percentile) and one group of normotensive adolescents were studied. Body mass index, waist circumference were measured, and fasting glucose and plasma insulin levels were determined, using the HOMA-IR index to identify insulin resistance. Results: A total of 162 adolescents (35 with normal blood pressure and 127 with altered blood pressure) were studied; 61% (n = 99) of them were boys and the mean age was 14.9 ± 1.62 years. Thirty-eight (23.5%) adolescents had altered HOMA-IR. The group with altered blood pressure had higher values of waist circumference, body mass index and HOMA-IR (p<0.05). Waist circumference was higher among boys in both groups (p<0.05) and girls with altered blood pressure had higher HOMA-IR than boys (p<0.05). There was a significant moderate correlation between body mass index and HOMA-IR in the group with altered blood pressure (ρ = 0.394; p < 0.001), and such correlation was stronger than in the normotensive group. There was also a significant moderate correlation between waist circumference and HOMA-IR in both groups (ρ = 0.345; p < 0.05). Logistic regression showed that HOMA-IR was as predictor of altered blood pressure (odds ratio - OR = 2.0; p = 0.001). Conclusion: There was a significant association of insulin resistance with blood pressure and the impact of insulin resistance on blood pressure since childhood. The correlation and association between markers of cardiovascular diseases was more pronounced in adolescents with altered blood pressure, suggesting that primary prevention strategies for cardiovascular risk factors should be early implemented in childhood and adolescence.

Resumo Fundamentos: A pressão arterial (PA) está diretamente relacionada com o índice de massa corporal (IMC), e indivíduos com circunferência da cintura (CC) aumentada apresentam risco maior de desenvolver hipertensão arterial e resistência à insulina, além de outras alterações metabólicas, desde a adolescência. Objetivos: Avaliar a correlação entre resistência à insulina, CC e IMC com PA de adolescentes. Métodos: Estudo transversal com amostra representativa de adolescentes escolares. Foram avaliados um grupo com PA alterada pela medida casual e/ou medida residencial da PA (percentil de PA > 90) e outro com PA normal. Foram também avaliados IMC e CC. Glicemia de jejum e insulina plasmática foram dosados utilizando o índice de HOMA-IR para resistência à insulina. Resultados: Foram estudados 162 adolescentes (35 no Grupo PA normal e 127 no Grupo PA alterada); 61,1% (n = 99) deles eram meninos, e a idade média foi 14,9 ± 1,62 anos. Foram observados 38 adolescentes (23,5%) com HOMA-IR alterado. Os adolescentes com PA alterada apresentaram valores maiores de CC, IMC e HOMA-IR (p < 0,05). A CC foi superior nos meninos dos dois grupos (p < 0,05) e só no Grupo PA alterada foram observados valores de HOMA-IR superiores entre meninas (p < 0,05). A correlação entre IMC e HOMA-IR no Grupo PA alterada foi moderada e significativa (ρ = 0,394; p < 0,001) e superior ao encontrado no Grupo PA normal. A correlação entre CC e HOMA-IR também foi significativa, moderada e semelhante em ambos os grupos (ρ = 0,345; p = < 0,05). Pela regressão logística, HOMA-IR foi preditor de alteração da PA (odds ratio - OR = 2,0; p = 0,001). Conclusões: Houve associação significativa entre resistência à insulina e PA com impacto desde a infância. A correlação e a associação entre os marcadores de risco cardiovasculares mais forte no Grupo PA alterada sugere que medidas de prevenção primária desses fatores de risco devem ser implementadas precocemente.

Correlation of Insulin Resistance with Anthropometric Measures and Blood Pressure in Adolescents.

BACKGROUND: Blood pressure is directly related to body mass index, and individuals with increased waist circumference have higher risk of developing hypertension, insulin resistance, and other metabolic changes, since adolescence. OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the correlation of blood pressure with insulin resistance, waist circumference and body mass index in adolescents. METHODS: Cross-section study on a representative sample of adolescent students. One group of adolescents with altered blood pressure detected by casual blood pressure and/or home blood pressure monitoring (blood pressure > 90th percentile) and one group of normotensive adolescents were studied. Body mass index, waist circumference were measured, and fasting glucose and plasma insulin levels were determined, using the HOMA-IR index to identify insulin resistance. RESULTS: A total of 162 adolescents (35 with normal blood pressure and 127 with altered blood pressure) were studied; 61% (n = 99) of them were boys and the mean age was 14.9 ± 1.62 years. Thirty-eight (23.5%) adolescents had altered HOMA-IR. The group with altered blood pressure had higher values of waist circumference, body mass index and HOMA-IR (p<0.05). Waist circumference was higher among boys in both groups (p<0.05) and girls with altered blood pressure had higher HOMA-IR than boys (p<0.05). There was a significant moderate correlation between body mass index and HOMA-IR in the group with altered blood pressure (ρ = 0.394; p < 0.001), and such correlation was stronger than in the normotensive group. There was also a significant moderate correlation between waist circumference and HOMA-IR in both groups (ρ = 0.345; p < 0.05). Logistic regression showed that HOMA-IR was as predictor of altered blood pressure (odds ratio - OR = 2.0; p = 0.001). CONCLUSION: There was a significant association of insulin resistance with blood pressure and the impact of insulin resistance on blood pressure since childhood. The correlation and association between markers of cardiovascular diseases was more pronounced in adolescents with altered blood pressure, suggesting that primary prevention strategies for cardiovascular risk factors should be early implemented in childhood and adolescence.

Impact of Light Salt Substitution for Regular Salt on Blood Pressure of Hypertensive Patients / Impacto da Substituição de Sal Comum por Sal Light sobre a Pressão Arterial de Pacientes Hipertensos

Background: Studies have shown sodium restriction to have a beneficial effect on blood pressure (BP) of hypertensive patients. Objective: To evaluate the impact of light salt substitution for regular salt on BP of hypertensive patients. Methods: Uncontrolled hypertensive patients of both sexes, 20 to 65 years-old, on stable doses of antihypertensive drugs were randomized into Intervention Group (IG - receiving light salt) and Control Group (CG - receiving regular salt). Systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic BP (DBP) were analyzed by using casual BP measurements and Home Blood Pressure Monitoring (HBPM), and sodium and potassium excretion was assessed on 24-hour urine samples. The patients received 3 g of salt for daily consumption for 4 weeks. Results: The study evaluated 35 patients (65.7% women), 19 allocated to the IG and 16 to the CG. The mean age was 55.5 ± 7.4 years. Most participants had completed the Brazilian middle school (up to the 8th grade; n = 28; 80.0%), had a family income of up to US$ 600 (n = 17; 48.6%) and practiced regular physical activity (n = 19; 54.3%). Two patients (5.7%) were smokers and 40.0% consumed alcohol regularly (n = 14). The IG showed a significant reduction in both SBP and DBP on the casual measurements and HBPM (p < 0.05) and in sodium excretion (p = 0.016). The CG showed a significant reduction only in casual SBP (p = 0.032). Conclusions: The light salt substitution for regular salt significantly reduced BP of hypertensive patients. .

Fundamento: Alguns estudos demostraram um efeito benéfico da restrição de sódio na pressão arterial (PA) de hipertensos. Objetivo: Avaliar o impacto da substituição do sal comum por sal light na PA de hipertensos. Métodos: Hipertensos não controlados, de ambos os sexos, com idades entre 20 e 65 anos, e usando doses estáveis de anti-hipertensivos foram randomizados para um Grupo Intervenção (GI - recebendo sal light) e um Grupo Controle (GC - recebendo sal comum). A PA sistólica (PAS) e a PA diastólica (PAD) foram analisadas usando-se medidas casuais da PA e Monitoração Residencial da Pressão Arterial (MRPA), e a excreção de sódio e potássio foi avaliada em amostras de urina de 24 horas. Os pacientes receberam 3 g de sal para consumo diário por 4 semanas. Resultados: Este estudo avaliou 35 pacientes (65,7% mulheres), 19 alocados no GI e 16 no GC. A idade média foi de 55,5 ± 7,4 anos. A maioria dos participantes havia completado o ensino fundamental (até a 8a série; n = 28; 80,0%), tinha renda familiar de até dois salários mínimos (n = 17; 48,6%) e praticava atividade física regularmente (n = 19; 54,3%). Dois pacientes (5,7%) eram fumantes e 40,0% consumiam álcool com regularidade (n = 14). O GI mostrou uma significativa redução tanto da PAS quanto da PAD nas medidas casuais e de MRPA (p < 0,05) e, ainda, diminuição da excreção de sódio (p = 0,016). O GC apresentou redução significativa apenas na medida casual da PAS (p = 0,032). Conclusões: A substituição do sal comum por sal light diminuiu significativamente a PA de hipertensos. .

Impact of light salt substitution for regular salt on blood pressure of hypertensive patients.

BACKGROUND: Studies have shown sodium restriction to have a beneficial effect on blood pressure (BP) of hypertensive patients. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of light salt substitution for regular salt on BP of hypertensive patients. METHODS: Uncontrolled hypertensive patients of both sexes, 20 to 65 years-old, on stable doses of antihypertensive drugs were randomized into Intervention Group (IG - receiving light salt) and Control Group (CG - receiving regular salt). Systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic BP (DBP) were analyzed by using casual BP measurements and Home Blood Pressure Monitoring (HBPM), and sodium and potassium excretion was assessed on 24-hour urine samples. The patients received 3 g of salt for daily consumption for 4 weeks. RESULTS: The study evaluated 35 patients (65.7% women), 19 allocated to the IG and 16 to the CG. The mean age was 55.5 ± 7.4 years. Most participants had completed the Brazilian middle school (up to the 8th grade; n = 28; 80.0%), had a family income of up to US$ 600 (n = 17; 48.6%) and practiced regular physical activity (n = 19; 54.3%). Two patients (5.7%) were smokers and 40.0% consumed alcohol regularly (n = 14). The IG showed a significant reduction in both SBP and DBP on the casual measurements and HBPM (p < 0.05) and in sodium excretion (p = 0.016). The CG showed a significant reduction only in casual SBP (p = 0.032). CONCLUSIONS: The light salt substitution for regular salt significantly reduced BP of hypertensive patients.

Treinamento aerobio e resistido, qualidade de vida e capacidade funcional de hipertensas / Aerobic and resistance training, quality of life, functional capacity in hypertensive women / Entrenamiento aerobico y resistido, calidad de vida y capacidad funcional en hipertensas

INTRODUÇÃO: Pacientes hipertensos podem apresentar comprometimento da qualidade de vida (QV) e da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde (QVRS), tanto pela hipertensão arterial (HA), quanto pelos eventuais efeitos adversos do tratamento. Exercícios físicos, aeróbios e resistidos, melhoram a performance cardiorrespiratória e neuromuscular, mas há poucas evidências sobre seus efeitos na QV, QVRS e capacidade funcional (CF) em mulheres hipertensas. OBJETIVO: Avaliar e comparar os efeitos dos treinamentos aeróbio e resistido sobre a QV, QVRS e a capacidade funcional em hipertensas. MÉTODOS: Ensaio clínico randomizado, cego, com total de 18 sessões de exercícios. Foram incluídas mulheres hipertensas sob tratamento medicamentoso, não participantes de programas de exercícios, com 50 anos de idade ou mais, que não apresentaram arritmias e/ou alterações isquêmicas em teste ergométrico (protocolo de Bruce). A amostra foi randomizada como segue: grupo aeróbio (GA) (n = 21) e grupo resistido (GR) (n = 20). Intensidade GA: leve a moderada (Escala de Borg adaptada); GR: até 50-65% de 1 RM. Duas séries com 12 a 15 repetições. Antes e após a intervenção foram aplicados os questionários WHOQOL-bref (QV) e SF-36 (QVRS) e realizado o teste de caminhada de 6 minutos (TC6`) para avaliar a CF. Estatística: testes Shapiro-Wilk, t de Student, Fisher, U de Mann-Whitney e Wilcoxon. Nível de significância: p < 0,05. RESULTADOS: Os grupos eram inicialmente homogêneos nos aspectos clínicos, antropométricos, funcionais e sociodemográficos (p > 0,05). Após a intervenção houve melhora significativa em todos os domínios do WHOQOL-bref no GA e no GR houve melhora no domínio aspectos físicos. No SF-36, constatou-se melhora significativa ...

INTRODUCTION: Hypertensive patients may have compromised quality of life (QoL) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) because of arterial hypertension (AH) and for possible adverse effects of treatment. Physical, aerobic and resistance exercises, improve cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular performance, but there is little evidence about their effects on QoL, HRQoL and functional capacity (FC) in hypertensive women. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and compare the effects of aerobic and resistance training on QoL, HRQoL and functional capacity in hypertensive. METHODS: A randomized, blinded clinical trial, with a total of 18 exercise sessions. Hypertensive women receiving drug treatment, non participant in exercise programs, with 50 years of age or more, which did not show arrhythmias and/or ischemic changes on ergometric testing (Bruce protocol) were included. The sample was randomized as follows: aerobic group (AG) (n=21) and resistance group (RG) (n=20). AG intensity: mild to moderate (Borg Scale adapted); RG: up to 50-65% of 1 MR. Two series of 12 to 15 repetitions. Before and after the intervention the WHOQOL-BREF and SF-36 (HEQOL) questionnaires were applied and the 6-minute walk test (6`MWT) was performed to evaluate the FC. Statistics: Shapiro-Wilk, Student t, Fisher, Mann-Whitney U and Wilcoxon tests. Level of significance: p<0.05. RESULTS: The groups were initially homogeneous in clinical, anthropometric, sociodemographic and functional aspects (p>0.05). After the intervention, there was significant improvement in all domains of WHOQOL-bref in AG, and in RG an improvement of the physical domain was found. In the SF-36, there was significant improvement in seven of eight domains in both AG and RG. Functional capacity: improvement was found in both groups (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: The two types of training improved QoL and functional capacity, and depending on the objectives established, both can be effective. .

INTRODUCCIÓN: Los pacientes hipertensos pueden presentar limitaciones en la calidad de vida (QV) y en la calidad de vida relacionada a la salud (QVRS), tanto por la hipertensión arterial (HA), como por los eventuales efectos adversos del tratamiento. Los ejercicios físicos, aeróbicos y resistidos mejoran el desempeño cardiorrespiratorio y neuromuscular, pero hay pocas evidencias sobre sus efectos en la QV, QVRS y capacidad funcional (CF) en mujeres hipertensas. OBJETIVO: Evaluar y comparar los efectos de los entrenamientos aeróbico y resistido sobre la QV, QVRS y la capacidad funcional en hipertensas. MÉTODOS: Ensayo clínico aleatorizado, ciego, con total de 18 sesiones de ejercicios. Fueron incluidas mujeres hipertensas bajo tratamiento medicamentoso, no participantes en programas de ejercicios, con 50 años de edad o más, que no presentaron arritmias y/o alteraciones isquémicas en test ergométrico (protocolo de Bruce). La muestra fue aleatorizada como sigue: grupo aeróbico (GA) (n = 21) y grupo resistido (GR) (n = 20). Intensidad GA: liviana a moderada (Escala de Borg adaptada); GR: hasta 50-65% de 1 RM. Dos series con 12 a 15 repeticiones. Antes y después de la intervención fueron aplicados los cuestionarios WHOQOL-bref (QV) y SF-36 (QVRS) y realizado el test de caminata de 6 minutos (TC6`) para evaluar la CF. Estadística: tests Shapiro-Wilk, t de Student, Fisher, U de Mann-Whitney y Wilcoxon. Nivel de significancia: p < 0,05. RESULTADOS: Los grupos eran inicialmente homogéneos en los aspectos clínicos, antropométricos, funcionales y sociodemográficos (p > 0,05). Después de la intervención hubo mejora significativa en todos los dominios de WHOQOL-bref en el GA y en el GR hubo mejora en el dominio aspectos físicos. En el SF-36, se constató mejora significativa en siete de ocho dominios tanto en el ...

Self measurement of blood pressure for control of blood pressure levels and adherence to treatment.

BACKGROUND: The measurement of blood pressure (BP) by the patient himself without strict protocols, adequate training, and validated equipment at their own household is defined as self measured blood pressure (SMBP). OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the interference of the SMBP in treatment adherence and blood pressure control. METHODS: The study included 57 patients, 38 in the study group (SG) and 19 in the control group (CG). These patients were followed for 12 months and assessed at randomization (V1) as well as in the sixth (V2) and the twelfth month (V3). Compare the mean blood pressure by casual measurement, by SMBP and by ambulatory monitoring of blood pressure (AMBP), laboratory tests and the answers to the questionnaire on lifestyle. The instruments used were: OMRON HEM 714, for SMBP; OMRON 705 CP, for the casual measurement, and Monitor SPACELABS 9002 for the AMBP. RESULTS: The average age was 62.05 ± 10.78 in the SG and 55.42 ± 11.87 in the CG (p = 0.03). The values of systolic blood pressure (SBP) by casual measurement in the SG and CG were: 140.01 ± 16.73 mmHg and 141.79 ± 23.21 mmHg in V1 (p = 0.72), 135.49 ± 12.73 mmHg and 145.69 ± 19.31 mmHg in V2 (p = 0.02), 131.64 ± 19.28 mmHg and 134.88 ± 23.21 mmHg at V3 (p = 0.59). The values of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were: 84.13 ± 10.71 mmHg and 86.29 ± 10.35 mmHg in V1 (p = 0.47), 81.69 ± 10.88 mmHg and 89.61 V2 ± 11.58 mmHg (p = 0.02), 80.31 ± 11.83 mmHg and 86 ± 13.38 mmHg in V3 (p = 0.12). CONCLUSION: Patients in the SG had adherence to non-pharmacological treatment similar to the CG, but they had greater adherence to drug treatment and used fewer antihypertensive drugs. There was no difference between groups when comparing the metabolic profile and renal function.