Open AccessAcute Effects of a Mixed Meal on Arterial Stiffness and Central Hemodynamics in Healthy Adults
Author(s) -
Janet L. Taylor,
Timothy B. Curry,
Luke J. Matzek,
Michael J. Joyner,
Darren P. Casey
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
american journal of hypertension
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.009
H-Index - 136
eISSN - 1941-7225
pISSN - 0895-7061
DOI - 10.1093/ajh/hpt211
Subject(s) - medicine , pulse wave velocity , arterial stiffness , blood pressure , meal , hemodynamics , cardiology , heart rate , pulse pressure , anesthesia
Elevated central pressures and arterial stiffness are associated with increased peripheral resistance and higher sympathetic nervous system activity. Additionally, consumption of a meal is known to be sympathoexcitatory. However, the acute effects of a meal on aortic wave reflection and stiffness are unknown. Therefore, we tested the hypothesis that aortic wave reflection and stiffness would increase after a meal.
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