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Martha Beatriz Bustamante-Hernández1, José de Jesús Garduño-García2, Elías Cardoso-Pena3
1Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Facultad de Odontología, Centro de Investigación y Estudios Avanzados en Odontología "Dr. Keisaburo Miyata". Toluca, Estado de México, México.
Revista Medica Del Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social
|November 21, 2024
Summary
Low hand grip strength (HGS) is linked to health risks. In hypertensive patients, visceral fat, not overall body composition, significantly impacts HGS, indicating a specific factor for this population.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Cardiovascular Health
- Metabolic Health
Background:
- Low hand grip strength (HGS) is a key indicator for frailty and sarcopenia.
- Reduced HGS in hypertensive patients correlates with increased cardiovascular disease risk and mortality.
- Factors influencing HGS in hypertension remain unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify determinants of low HGS in patients with arterial hypertension (BP).
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, observational, analytical case-control study.
- 100 hypertensive patients and 100 matched controls were analyzed.
- Data included demographics, physical activity, body composition, and HGS.
Main Results:
- No significant differences in overall body composition between hypertensive and control groups.
- Analysis of body composition tertiles revealed specific factors influencing HGS.
- Visceral fat emerged as a key determinant of HGS in hypertensive individuals.
Conclusions:
- Body composition generally determines HGS in adults aged 30-60.
- In patients with arterial hypertension, visceral fat is the primary factor associated with low HGS.
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