Level of vitamin D and its relation with incident hypertension among Bangladeshi adults
Author: Kubra et al. Summary: The effect of vitamin D levels on incident hypertension was not elucidated from our country perspective. The objective of the study was to report the level of vitamin D and its relation with incident hypertension among Bangladeshi adults. This cross-sectional assessment was conducted in BSMMU for a period of one year. A total of 187 participants who had no known history of hypertension or comorbidities were included. Vitamin D assays and risk factor assessments for hypertension were performed for each patient. Data collection was performed using a structured questionnaire, and the study was conducted in
Serum calcium level in patients with essential hypertension
Author: Rahman et al. Summary: Hypertension is the leading risk factor for death and disability globally, particularly in Bangladesh. Serum calcium is supposed to be linked with the pathophysiology of hypertension, though various studies have shown contradictory results. Hence, this study was conducted to evaluate the role of serum calcium level in essential hypertensive patients. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Shaheed Monsur Ali Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka, following ethical clearance. Total 107 essential hypertensive patients who fulfilled inclusion and exclusion criteria, were included in this study following informed written consent. Blood pressure was measured according to the protocol
Level of vitamin D and its relation with incident hypertension among Bangladeshi adults
Author: Kubra et al. Summary: The effect of vitamin D levels on incident hypertension was not elucidated from our country perspective. The objective of the study was to report the level of vitamin D and its relation with incident hypertension among Bangladeshi adults. This cross-sectional assessment was conducted in BSMMU for a period of one year. A total of 187 participants who had no known history of hypertension or comorbidities were included. Vitamin D assays and risk factor assessments for hypertension were performed for each patient. Data collection was performed using a structured questionnaire, and the study was conducted in
Serum calcium level in patients with essential hypertension
Author: Rahman et al. Summary: Hypertension is the leading risk factor for death and disability globally, particularly in Bangladesh. Serum calcium is supposed to be linked with the pathophysiology of hypertension, though various studies have shown contradictory results. Hence, this study was conducted to evaluate the role of serum calcium level in essential hypertensive patients. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Shaheed Monsur Ali Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka, following ethical clearance. Total 107 essential hypertensive patients who fulfilled inclusion and exclusion criteria, were included in this study following informed written consent. Blood pressure was measured according to the protocol