The Study of Blood Pressure Variability to Impact Arterial Stiffness and Carotid Atherosclerosis

The Relationship of Blood Pressure Variability, Arterial Stiffness and Carotid Atherosclerosis in Beijing Residents

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether and what extent blood pressure variability is associated with arterial stiffness and carotid atherosclerosis, furthermore to compare the difference in the relationship of the types of blood pressure variability with arterial stiffness and carotid atherosclerosis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Can step by himself/herself

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases
• Secondary hypertension
• Chronic cardiac, renal, gastro-intestinal, pulmonary or any other systemic disease process requiring chronic intake of prescription medications