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Pulse Pressure and Blood Triglyceride Levels among a Young Multi‐Ethnic Group Living in South Florida
Author(s) -
Ajabshir Sahar,
Exebio Joel,
Zarini Gustavo,
Nayer Ali,
Vaccaro Joan,
Huffman Fatma
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.29.1_supplement.584.7
Subject(s) - blood pressure , triglyceride , medicine , pulse pressure , body mass index , alcohol consumption , demography , diastole , endocrinology , alcohol , cholesterol , biology , biochemistry , sociology
Objective The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between pulse pressure (systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) differences), and blood triglyceride levels in a young multi‐ethnic group living in South Florida. Methods This cross‐sectional study included 77 young adults, males (n=40) and females (n=37), ages 18‐36 years recruited from Florida International University campus. Serum 25‐hydroxy vitamin D and triglyceride were measured by ELISA method. SBP and DBP were measured by an automated monitor. Alcohol consumption and tobacco use were calculated from a demographic questionnaire. A multi‐linear regression model was run, adjusting for age, body mass index, serum vitamin D level, alcohol consumption and tobacco use. Results Pulse pressure was positively associated with triglycerides (P=0.002), while 25(OH)D was negatively associated (P=0.047). This association remained significant after controlling for covariates (B=2.541, P=0.002 for pulse pressure, B=‐2.049, P=0.015 for 25(OH)D). The model explained 25.3% of the variation in triglycerides. Conclusion The results of this study suggest that higher pulse pressure and lower 25(OH)D may be associated with elevated triglycerides levels. Interventions are needed to confirm these results.