Leg and arm adiposity is inversely associated with diastolic hypertension in young and middle-aged United States adults.

Aayush VisariaDavid LoPranay ManiarBhoomi DaveParag H Joshi

Published in: Clinical hypertension (2022)

A greater proportional distribution of fat around the legs is inversely, independently associated with hypertension, and more specifically, diastolic hypertension (IDH and SDH).

Keyphrases

blood pressure
middle aged
left ventricular
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
low grade
heart failure
metabolic syndrome
arterial hypertension
body mass index
skeletal muscle
physical activity
wild type