The baroreflex function is seen decreased in young women with a family history of high blood pressure, predisposing them to hypertension later in life. The study reporting these findings are published in the Journal of Neurophysiology (JNP).
The baroreceptor reflex--sometimes referred to simply as the baroreflex--helps maintain a steady blood pressure by changing heart rate or resistance in the blood vessels. Baroreflex sensitivity measures how well the baroreflex is able to control blood pressure by changing heart rate. Reduced baroreflex sensitivity can be a marker for hypertension and heart disease.
Can Garlic Control High Blood Pressure
Want to know how to lower high blood pressure/hypertension? Garlic is a miracle herb that helps to lower blood pressure and keep it under control.
Advertisement
‘The findings of the study help determine the risk of hypertension in young women who are at an increased risk of developing the condition during pregnancy and after menopause.’
Tweet it Now
Researchers studied baroreflex function in two groups of healthy young women. One group had at least one parent with hypertension and the other group did not. The research team measured the volunteers' blood pressure, heart rate and nerve activity during a period of rest and during a test called the Valsalva maneuver. The Valsalva maneuver is when a person tries to exhale with their mouth closed and nose blocked, which causes changes in blood pressure. Researchers measured heart rate responses during these changes in blood pressure to assess baroreflex sensitivity. The women with a family history of high blood pressure had reduced baroreflex sensitivity--both at rest and during exertion--compared with those without hypertensive parents.
"Demonstrating these findings in women is important given the increased rates of hypertension during pregnancy as well as after menopause. Additional longitudinal data are needed to understand the association between altered autonomic function in women with a family history of hypertension and the risk of preeclampsia and hypertension later in life," wrote the researchers.
Source: Eurekalert
Source: Eurekalert
Diabetes and Hypertension
Diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure) are significant health problems worldwide, but like cardiac disease and fatty liver disease, people of Indian origin are disproportionately affected.
Advertisement
 High Blood PressureHigh blood pressure or hypertension is a chronic condition, which usually lasts a lifetime once it is developed. | Advertisement
|
Five Healthy Lifestyle Modifications that Lower Hypertension Risk
Lifestyle modifications could help in lowering risk of cardiovascular diseases. Find out what possible changes can help you maintain healthy heart.
Advertisement
Recommended Reading
Latest Hypertension News
A new study shows that maintaining blood pressure at optimal levels is more effective in preserving brain health compared to standard treatment goals.
Engaging in moderate to vigorous intensity strength training activity two or three times a week can lower blood pressure (BP).
Hypertensive children are highly likely to become hypertensive adults and to have measurable target organ injury, particularly blood vessels, and valves in the heart.
Navigating through congested road traffic not only makes people lose their cool but also may increase the risk of developing high blood pressure.
Is moderate salt good for people with high blood pressure (hypertension)? Yes, moderate salt restriction can lower blood pressure and depressive symptoms effectively.