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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Research
  • Biochemistry
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Creatine kinase (CK) is crucial for ATP regeneration in cardiovascular responses.
  • Previous studies suggest a link between CK and hypertension, but temporal relationships are understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between baseline resting plasma CK levels and the incidence of new-onset hypertension over a 10-year period.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of 515 adults with 10-year follow-up cardiovascular measurements.
  • Assessed new-onset hypertension based on blood pressure readings or antihypertensive medication use.
  • Multivariable logistic regression analysis adjusted for age, sex, and BMI.

Main Results:

  • New-onset hypertension developed in 40% of participants over 10 years.
  • Higher baseline CK levels were observed in individuals who developed hypertension (148.0 IU/L) compared to those who did not (120.2 IU/L).
  • Baseline CK, age, and BMI were independently associated with new-onset hypertension.

Conclusions:

  • Elevated CK levels precede the onset of hypertension, suggesting a potential causal link.
  • CK may serve as a novel therapeutic target for hypertension.
  • CK measurements could aid in identifying individuals requiring intensified blood pressure monitoring and cardiovascular risk management.