Oscillometric central blood pressure and central systolic loading in stroke patients: Short-term reproducibility and effects of posture and fasting state

Andrew Mitchelmore, Lee Stoner, Danielle Lambrick, Lucy Sykes, Charlotte Eglinton, Simon Jobson, James Faulkner, Andrew Mitchelmore, Lee Stoner, Danielle Lambrick, Lucy Sykes, Charlotte Eglinton, Simon Jobson, James Faulkner

Abstract

Background: This study examined the short-term reproducibility of non-invasive estimates of central and peripheral blood pressure and markers of central systolic loading (augmentation index [AIx; a measure of central systolic loading] and AIx75 [AIx standardised to 75 b·min-1 heart rate]) and the effect of posture and fasting state on these variables in patients with acute stroke.

Methods: Twenty-two acute stroke patients (72 ± 10y) had blood pressure measured using the SphygmoCor XCEL in supine and seated postures and whilst fasted and non-fasted.

Results: Acceptable short-term reproducibility (ICC >0.75) was reported for all peripheral and central variables in all conditions (ICC = 0.77-0.90) and for AIx and AIx75 in both fasted postures (ICC = 0.78-0.81). Food consumption significantly lowered all blood pressures (p <0.05; η2p = 0.20-0.55). The seated posture resulted in a significantly greater AIx than supine (p <0.05; η2p = 0.22). Fasting state had significant main effects on AIx and AIx75 (p <0.05; η2p = 0.14-0.22).

Conslusions: Oscillometric estimates of central blood pressure have high short-term reproducibility in different postures and fasting states but markers of systolic load should be assessed whilst fasted. Fasting state has a large effect on central and peripheral blood pressures and on measures of systolic loading. It is important for clinicians to be aware of optimal assessment conditions without this impacting on patient wellbeing.

Trial registration: Clinical trial registry name: NCT02537652.

Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Fig 1. Consort statement.
Fig 1. Consort statement.

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