• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.57-61
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• 2002

The renoprotective activities of white ginseng radix and rootlet were compared in spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHR) with diabetes. During oral administration of white ginseng radix (Ginseng Radix Alba, GRA) and white ginseng rootlet (Ginseng Radix Palva, GRP) for four weeks, arterial blood pressure and blood glucose levels were determined at every 10 days. In both GRA- and GRP-treatment groups, arterial blood pressures started to go down after 10 days of administration and maintained throughout the study period. After four weeks administrations of GRA and GRP, diastolic blood pressures were significantly decreased with 17% and 9%, respectively. GRA treatment also decreased blood glucose levels after 10 days of administration when compared with diabetic SHR group. At the end of the experiment, serum creatinine (Scr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) were not significantly different between the groups, except 62% higher value of BUN in diabetic SHR group when compared with SHR group. In the diabetic SHR group, the excretion of urinary albumin was increased significantly when compared with SHR. The level of urinary albumin in GRA treated group was markedly reduced when compared with diabetic SHR group $(67.8{\pm}4.7\;vs.\;131.3{\pm}13.5\;mg/24\;h).$ To examine the effects of ginseng radices on an overt diabetic nephropathy, index of kidney hypertrophy and transforming growth $factor-{\beta}1\;(TGF-{\beta}1)$ protein levels were evaluated. The glomerular and tubular cells stained positive for $TGF-{\beta}1$ seemed to be more abundant in diabetic SHR than in those with SHR, and GRA treated rats showed somewhat less $TGF-{\beta}1$ protein in glomerular and tubular cells when compared with diabetic SHR. Our results suggest that GRA might be a useful antihypertensive and antidiabetic agent with renoprotective effect.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.316-326
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• 2002

This study was carried out on 178 bus drivers in the Masan area to investigate their health and nutritional status. THe nutritional status of the subjects was surveyed using a self-administered questionnaire, and blood analyses were conducted through annual health examinations in June, 1999. The results were as fellows: About 51% were classified as normal, 33% as health-concerned, and 17% as disease-suspected. The levels of total seam cholesterol were significantly higher in the over 20 year group (194.64 $\pm$ 41.42 mg/dl) than in the under 10 year group (175,00 $\pm$ 31.33 mg/dl) with respect to the length of their driving careers. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) was significantly higher in the 51 to 60 age group than in the other groups (p < 0.05) . The total seam cholesterol increased with increasing age (p < 0.001), and SBP increased with increasing Body Mass Index (BMI) (p < 0.001). Diastolic blood pressure (DBP), total cholesterol (p < 0.01), hemoglobin (p < 0.05) and glutamate-pyruvate-aminotransferase (GPT) (p < 0.05) were significantly higher in the BMI of over 20, than in the BMI under 20. The GPT was significantly higher in the BMI over 25 than in the BMI under 25. In The mean daily energy intake was 1912.7 kcal (76.5% of the RDA) ultra the protein intake was 74.3 g (106.2% or the RDA). Compared with the recommended allowance, the energy, calcium, thiamin, and riboflavin intakes were below, and the Fe, vitamin A, vitamin C intakes were above the Korean RDA. The average carbohydrate, protein, fat ratio of energy intake was 66 : 15 : 19, respectively. The length of their driving careers had a positive correlation with their ages and total serum cholesterol levels, and their ages had a positive correlation with their blood pressures, total seam cholesterol and hemoglobin levels and BMI. Their BMI had a positive correlation with their ages, blood pressures, total serum cholesterol, hemoglobin, GPT and GOT levels. The results of this study indicate that bus drivers needed regular exercise, and control of their body weights to prevent chronic diseases, and that their health status should be monitored as the length of their driving careers and ages increase.

• 기본간호학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.51-68
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• 1994

One aim of this study was to find out the difference of indirect blood pressure between the types of instruments. The difference of indirect blood pressure was measured with mercury sphygomomanometer and electronic blood pressuremeter. Another was to determine the difference of indirect blood pressure according to width of cuff and site of cuff. Indirect blood pressures were measured with the diaphragmatic side of sphygomomanometer. The subjects were 40 female volunteers, whose arm circumferences were from 22 to 34cm. The data were analyzed by SPSS-PC program and pared t-test was used. The results are summarized as follows ; 1. Mercury sphygomomanometer systolic pressure was higher(average 2.20mmhg) than electronic blood pressuremeter. It was statistically significant(p=0.026). 2. The value of Mercury sphygomomanometer diastolic pressure was lower(2.00mmhg) than electronic's. It was statistically significant(p=0.03) 3. In the mercury sphygomomanometer systolic pressure, the value of standard cuff($12{\times}23cm$) was higher(2.40mmhg) than large one's($14{\times}45cm$). It was statistically significant(p=0.007). 4. In diastolic pressure(K4), the value of standard cuff was higher(0.65mmhg) than large cuff's. It was not statistically significant(p=0.481). In K5, the value of standard cuff($12{\times}23cm$) was higher(0.55mmhg) than large cuff's. It was not statistically significant(p=0.541). 5. Difference according to site of showed that the values of systolic pressure over elbow joint were higher(20.00mmhg, 26.45mmhg) than ones at site of elbow joint. It was significant statistically(p=0.000) and clinically. 6. The values of diastolic pressure(K4) over elbow joint were higher(17.10mmhg, 21.60mmhg) than ones at site of elbow joint. It was significant statistically (p=0.000) and clinically. The values of K5 over elbow joint were higher(17.25mmhg, 22.15mmhg) than ones at site of elbow joint. It was significant statistically(p=0.000) and clinically. I think similar studies about indirect blood pressure according to diseases and positions are necessary. In addition, similar studies, are required about accuracy of method electronic blood pressuremeter according to site of mesurement.

• Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.38-43
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• 2008

Using an arterial pressure-volume (APV) model, we performed an analysis of the conventional blood pressure estimation method using an oscillometric sphygmomanometer with computer simulation. Traditionally, the maximum amplitude algorithm (MAA) has been applied to the oscillation waveforms of the APV model to obtain the mean arterial pressure and the characteristic ratio. The estimation of mean arterial pressure and characteristic ratio was significantly affected by the shape of the blood pressure waveforms and the cutoff frequency of high-pass filter (HPF) circuitry. Experimental errors result from these effects when estimating blood pressure. To determine an algorithm independent of the influence of waveform shapes and parameters of HPF, the volume oscillation of the APV model and the phase shift of the oscillation with fast Fourier transform (FFT) were tested while increasing the cuff pressure from 1 mmHg to 200 mmHg (1 mmHg/s). The phase shift between ranges of volume oscillation was then only observed between the systolic and the diastolic blood pressures. The same results were obtained from simulations performed on two different arterial blood pressure waveforms and one hyperthermia waveform.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.1819-1822
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• 2012

Background: In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) tobacco use is rampant. A less reported, yet widely used form of smoking native to UAE is midwakh or dhokha. The aim of the study is to assess the acute effects of smoking dokha (Arabian pipe) on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems among male university students in the UAE. Method: A quasi-experimental study was conducted among 97 male volunteers aged more than 17 years. Blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate of each participant, were measured before and immediately after smoking. A self administered questionnaire was used to collect personal details and data about smoking pattern. Results: Mean increases in systolic blood pressures ($12{\pm}1$ mmHg), heart rates ($20{\pm}2$ bpm) and respiratory rates ($4{\pm}1$ breaths/min) were observed (p < 0.001). A mean decrease in diastolic blood pressures ($1{\pm}1$ mmHg) was observed (p = 0.483). Conclusion: Smoking dokha has a significant acute effect on systolic blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate. Anti smoking campaigns must address the ill effects of this form of smoking. Results from the study warrant further research into this method of smoking which is becoming more popular.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.345-359
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• 1993

대구시내 1개 국민학교 4학년 284명(남아 144명, 여아 140명)을 대상으로, 1992년 5월에 일반적인 특성을 조사하였고, 체격, 체지방 및 혈압을 측정하였으며, 혈액의 생화학적 검사를 실시하여 혈압과 관련된 요인을 분석하였다. 대상자의 평균 수축기 혈압은 103.5mmHg였으며, 남아가 104.1mmHg, 여아가 102.9mmHg로 남아가 약간 높게 나타났으며, 평균 확장기 혈압은 67.1mmHg이고, 남아가 66.6mmHg, 여아가 67.5mmHg로 여아가 약간 높았다. 수축기 및 확장기 혈압을 종속변수로 총콜레스테롤, 고밀도 지단백 콜레스테롤, 저밀도 지단백 콜레스테롤, 중성지방, 총단백질, 요산, 혈당, R$\ddot{o}$hrer지수, 체지방 비율, 체지방 무게 및 제지방체중을 독립변수로 하여 상관관계와 중회귀분석을 실시하였다. 수축기 및 확장기혈압과 독립변수들과의 상관관계를 성별에 따라 분석한 결과 남아의 수축기혈압은 신장, 체중, R$\ddot{o}$hrer지수, 제지방 체중, 체지방 무게 및 중성지방과 유의한 상관관계가 있었으며(p<0.01). 여아의 수축기혈압은 신장, 체중, 제지방체중 및 요산과 유의한 상관관계가 있었다(p<0.01). 남아의 확장기혈압은 체중, R$\ddot{o}$hrer지수 및 제지방체중과 유의한 상관관계가 있었으며(p<0.01). 여아의 확장기혈압은 체중, 제지방체중(p<0.01), 신장, 체지방무게 및 총단백질(p<0.05)과 유의한 상관관계가 있었다. 수축기 혈압을 종속변수로 한 중회귀분석에서 남아는 R$\ddot{o}$hrer지수와 sodium이 유의한 변수였고, 여아는 요산, R$\ddot{o}$hrer지수 및 체지방 비율이 유의한 변수였다. 확장기 혈압에서 남아는 R$\ddot{o}$hrer지수가 유의한 변수였고, 여아는 총단백질이 유의한 변수였다. 이상의 결과로 보아 소아의 혈압에 영향을 미치는 인자로는 R$\ddot{o}$hrer지수, sodium, 요산, 총단백질 및 체지방 비율 이었고, 그 중 R$\ddot{o}$hrer지수가 가장 중요한 요인으로 인정되었다. 따라서 고혈압 발생을 예방하기 위해서는 비만, 식이 및 이와 관련된 생활양식의 개선과 이에 대한 보건교육이 요망된다.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.189-194
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• 1992

As people's income and intake of animal fat rapidly increase, so does choresterol concentration in blood. Thus diseases such as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus(NIDDM)myocardial infraction, high blood pressure, cerebral stroke resulting from atherosclerosis rapidly increase recently. It is very difficult to diagnose atherosclerosis early since its progress is so slow and there is no sypmtoms in the beginning of the disease. In this study a mechanical characteristic, compliance, of the lower leg arteries was measured noninvasively. Changes of blood volume and pressure were measured using impedance plethysmgraphy and mercury sphygmomanometer, respectively. The compliance was calculated by dividing the change of blood volume by the change of pulse pressure ( systolic-diastolic pressure ) . Subjects were 24 asymptomatic persons ranging (rom 30 Ic 58yeras and 14 diabetics from 41 to 59years. The compliances, mean, and systolic pressures were statistically analyzed using a t-test be- tween the healthy and diabetic groups. The average compliance of the healthy and diabetic group was measured 2.79 and 1.82U1/mmHg/cm, respectively and these were significantly different(p<0.01). It was also found that the compliance is a better parameter in differentiating the vascular disease than mean or systolic blood pressure.

• 대한가정학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.85-98
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• 1991

To investigate dietary habits and health and nutritional status of the elderly with cerebrovascular disease(CVD), 31 hospitalized patients and 28 old people who had experienced stroke and were living at home were interviewed for the dietary habits and drinking and smoking habits. Their blood pressure and triceps skinfold thickness were measured and biochemical assessment of blood samples were conducted. The results were compared with those from 30 healthy elderly. Ca Index reflecting ca intake and intake of dietary fiber were significantly lower in the patient elderly groups than in the healthy elderly. Cholesterol intakes were not significantly different among the groups. Although salt intakes were almost similar among the groups, patient elderly tended to like salty taste as compared to the healthy elderly. Systolic and diastolic blood pressures of the patient elderly were significantly higher than those of the healthy elderly. Triceps skinfold thickness and serum total protein and albumin were significantly lower in patient groups than the healthy elderly. Serum cholesterol and hemoglobin concentrations were not different among groups. Among the above variables only Ca index was inversely correlated with blood pressure significantly.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제1권3호
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• pp.35-40
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• 2007

본 연구에 참여한 대상자는 서산시에 거주하는 자로 2007년 1월 1일부터 2007년 11월 31일까지 본원에 내원한 환자 중 방사선 경추 전 후면, 측방향 촬영을 실시하여 총 113명(40세 이하)을 대상으로 조사하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1) 연령의 분포는 14~40세 까지로 남자 57명(50.4%), 여자 56명(49.6%)이었으며, 연령그룹이 30~40세 80명(70.8%), 20~29세 27명(23.9%)에서 많은 빈도를 나타냈다. 2) 경부통의 발생 원인으로는 교통사고, 실족, 원인 모름이 대부분으로 조사 되었는데 원인 알 수 없음이 81명(71.7%)으로 가장 많이 나타났으며, 증상 발현되는 시기는 만성 87명(77%)적으로 발현되는 것으로 나타나 경부통의 발생원인과 증상발현과의 통계적 유의성이 있는 것으로 나타났다. 3) 전체 113명 중 20~29세 27명(23.9%), 30~40세 80명(70.8%)로 증상발현이 급성, 만성 모두 높은 분포를 보였다. 4) 본 연구자는 전체 113명 중 왼쪽 견부 39명(34.5%), 경추부위 31명(27.4%), 양쪽 견부 20명(17.7%)에서 각각 주요 통증이 있음을 알 수 있었고, 측만된 방향으로는 왼쪽측만 62명(54.9%)이 가장 많은 빈도로 나타났다. 5) 전 후 만곡방향에서 전만곡 48명(42.5%)으로 나타났으며, 수축기 혈압에서는 160mmHg에서 전만곡 19명(16.8%), 이완기 혈압에서는 총 69명(61.0%)이 전만곡 31명(27.4%)이 100mmHg으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.625-638
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• 1993

The purpose of this study was to observe the relationship of dietary factors to blood pressure in 5th and 6th grade school children. Salt threshold, salt preference and nutrition knowlege about blood pressure were tested. Twenty-four hour urines were collected for the measurements of the volume and concentrations of sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphorus, creatinine and urea nitrogen. 1) Mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure of elementary school children were 106.8/67.6mmHg in males and 108.7/69.5mmHg in females. Seven children(4%) of total subjects were found to be hypertensive. Their mean blood pressure was 130.0/86.4mmHg. 2) Urinary excretions of creatinine and urea nitrogen during twenty-four hours were 621.1mg and 1524mg, respectively. The mean daily urinary sodium excretion was 2940mg, which is equivalent to 7.37g NaCl. 3) The daily urinary excretions of other minerals were as follows; potassium was 1301mg, chloride, 4991mg, calcium, 55.7mg and phosphorus, 700.03mg. 4) Salt preference of hypertensive children90.473$\pm$0.275) was significantly higher than those of normotensive children(0.473$\pm$0.213%), but salt threshold was lower in hypertensives(0.105$\pm$0.04%) than normotensives(0.081$\pm$0.022%) (p<0.05). INdices for assessing obesity, such as body weight, triceps skinfold, weight for heigth and body surface area, were high in hypertensive children than normotensive children(p<0.05). But there was no significant difference in energy and nutrient intakes between two groups. 5) Various anthropometric measurements had positive correlations with blood pressure, but body muscle mass(%) had a negative correlation with blood pressure. And daily energy and nutrient intakes were not related to blood pressure. 6) Blood pressures-both systolic and diastolic-were significantly correlated with urinary excretions of potassium and chloride. Daily sodium excretion was related to systolic blood pressure, but no related to diastolci blood pressure. There was no relationship of salt threshold to salt preference, and neither threshold nor preference was related to blood pressure. Results of this study suggest that nutrition education program for children including the information about desirable food habits for the prevention of hypertension should be developed.