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Role Of Dietary Components In Modulating Hypertension, Andrew Feyh, Lucas Bracero, Hari Vishal Lakhani, Prasanna Santhanam, Joseph I. Shapiro Md, Zeid Khitan Md, Komal Sodhi Aug 2018

Role Of Dietary Components In Modulating Hypertension, Andrew Feyh, Lucas Bracero, Hari Vishal Lakhani, Prasanna Santhanam, Joseph I. Shapiro Md, Zeid Khitan Md, Komal Sodhi

Zeid J. Khitan

Hypertension is a major health issue, particularly in medically underserved populations that may suffer from poor health literacy, poverty, and limited access to healthcare resources. Management of the disease reduces the risk of adverse outcomes, such as cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events, vision impairment due to retinal damage, and renal failure. In addition to pharmacological therapy, lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise are effective in managing hypertension. Current diet guidelines include the DASH diet, a low-fat and low-sodium diet that encourages high consumption of fruits and vegetables. While the diet is effective in controlling hypertension, adherence to the diet is …


Role Of Dietary Components In Modulating Hypertension, Andrew Feyh, Lucas Bracero, Hari Vishal Lakhani, Prasanna Santhanam, Joseph I. Shapiro Md, Zeid Khitan Md, Komal Sodhi Aug 2018

Role Of Dietary Components In Modulating Hypertension, Andrew Feyh, Lucas Bracero, Hari Vishal Lakhani, Prasanna Santhanam, Joseph I. Shapiro Md, Zeid Khitan Md, Komal Sodhi

Joseph I Shapiro MD

Hypertension is a major health issue, particularly in medically underserved populations that may suffer from poor health literacy, poverty, and limited access to healthcare resources. Management of the disease reduces the risk of adverse outcomes, such as cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events, vision impairment due to retinal damage, and renal failure. In addition to pharmacological therapy, lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise are effective in managing hypertension. Current diet guidelines include the DASH diet, a low-fat and low-sodium diet that encourages high consumption of fruits and vegetables. While the diet is effective in controlling hypertension, adherence to the diet is …


Adiposity Predicts Pulse Pressure In Subjects With Chronic Kidney Disease: Data From The Modification Of Diet In Renal Disease, Preeya T. Shah Phd, Rebecca Martin, Juan R. Sanabria, Zeid Khitan Md, Prasanna Santhanam, Komal Sodhi, Nader G. Abraham, Joseph I. Shapiro Md May 2018

Adiposity Predicts Pulse Pressure In Subjects With Chronic Kidney Disease: Data From The Modification Of Diet In Renal Disease, Preeya T. Shah Phd, Rebecca Martin, Juan R. Sanabria, Zeid Khitan Md, Prasanna Santhanam, Komal Sodhi, Nader G. Abraham, Joseph I. Shapiro Md

Juan R. Sanabria

Obesity is a known risk factor for hypertension, but the mechanisms by which this occurs are still unclear. As the body mass index (BMI) is frequently used to define obesity, but the BMI does not distinguish between adipose and other tissues, we sought to develop another index of obesity. We decided to look at the ratio of BMI to urinary creatinine excretion as the latter measurement is believed to be an index of muscle mass. We used data from the modification of diet in renal disease (MDRD) study as urinary creatinine collections and blood pressure measurements were readily available in …


Adiposity Predicts Pulse Pressure In Subjects With Chronic Kidney Disease: Data From The Modification Of Diet In Renal Disease, Preeya T. Shah Phd, Rebecca Martin, Juan R. Sanabria, Zeid Khitan Md, Prasanna Santhanam, Komal Sodhi, Nader G. Abraham, Joseph I. Shapiro Md May 2018

Adiposity Predicts Pulse Pressure In Subjects With Chronic Kidney Disease: Data From The Modification Of Diet In Renal Disease, Preeya T. Shah Phd, Rebecca Martin, Juan R. Sanabria, Zeid Khitan Md, Prasanna Santhanam, Komal Sodhi, Nader G. Abraham, Joseph I. Shapiro Md

Zeid J. Khitan

Obesity is a known risk factor for hypertension, but the mechanisms by which this occurs are still unclear. As the body mass index (BMI) is frequently used to define obesity, but the BMI does not distinguish between adipose and other tissues, we sought to develop another index of obesity. We decided to look at the ratio of BMI to urinary creatinine excretion as the latter measurement is believed to be an index of muscle mass. We used data from the modification of diet in renal disease (MDRD) study as urinary creatinine collections and blood pressure measurements were readily available in …


Adiposity Predicts Pulse Pressure In Subjects With Chronic Kidney Disease: Data From The Modification Of Diet In Renal Disease, Preeya T. Shah Phd, Rebecca Martin, Juan R. Sanabria, Zeid Khitan Md, Prasanna Santhanam, Komal Sodhi, Nader G. Abraham, Joseph I. Shapiro Md May 2018

Adiposity Predicts Pulse Pressure In Subjects With Chronic Kidney Disease: Data From The Modification Of Diet In Renal Disease, Preeya T. Shah Phd, Rebecca Martin, Juan R. Sanabria, Zeid Khitan Md, Prasanna Santhanam, Komal Sodhi, Nader G. Abraham, Joseph I. Shapiro Md

Joseph I Shapiro MD

Obesity is a known risk factor for hypertension, but the mechanisms by which this occurs are still unclear. As the body mass index (BMI) is frequently used to define obesity, but the BMI does not distinguish between adipose and other tissues, we sought to develop another index of obesity. We decided to look at the ratio of BMI to urinary creatinine excretion as the latter measurement is believed to be an index of muscle mass. We used data from the modification of diet in renal disease (MDRD) study as urinary creatinine collections and blood pressure measurements were readily available in …