Nor Izzati Saedon1,2, James Frith3, Choon-Hian Goh4,5, Wan Azman Wan Ahmad6, Hui Min Khor7,4, Kit Mun Tan7,4, Ai-Vyrn Chin7,4, Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman7,4, Maw Pin Tan7,4,8. 1. Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. izzati@ummc.edu.my. 2. Ageing and Age-Associated Disorders Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. izzati@ummc.edu.my. 3. Institute of Cellular Medicine and NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. 4. Ageing and Age-Associated Disorders Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 5. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 6. Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 7. Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 8. School of Health and Medical Sciences, Sunway University, Selangor, Malaysia.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Consensus definitions currently define initial orthostatic hypotension (IOH) as ≥ 40 mmHg systolic (SBP) or ≥ 20 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure (DBP) reductions within 15 s of standing, while classical orthostatic hypotension (COH) is defined as a sustained reduction ≥ 20 mmHg SBP or ≥ 10 mmHg SBP within 3 min of standing. The clinical relevance of the aforementioned criteria remains unclear. The present study aimed to determine factors influencing postural blood pressure changes and their relationship with physical, functional and cognitive performance in older adults. METHODS: Individuals aged ≥ 55 years were recruited through the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research (MELoR) study and continuous non-invasive BP was monitored over 5 min of supine rest and 3 min of standing. Physical performance was measured using the timed-up-and-go test, functional reach, handgrip and Lawton's functional ability scale. Cognition was measured with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Participants were categorized according to BP responses into four categories according to changes in SBP/DBP reductions from supine to standing: < 20/10 mmHg within 3 min (no OH), ≥ 20/10 mmHg from 15 s to 3 min (COH), ≥ 40/20 mmHg within 15 s and ≥ 20/10 mmHg from 15 s to 3 min (COH + IOH) and ≥ 40/20 mmHg within 15 s and < 20/10 mmHg within 3 min (IOH). RESULTS: A total of 1245 participants were recruited, COH + IOH 623 (50%), IOH 165 (13%) and COH 145 (12%). Differences between groups existed in age, gender, hypertension, diabetes, use of alpha-blocker and/or beta-blocker, ACE-inhibitors, diuretics, biguanides, and baseline systolic BP. In univariate analyses, differences between groups were present in physical performance and cognition. Multivariate comparisons revealed better physical performance in IOH compared to no OH, better physical and cognitive performance in COH + IOH compared to no OH, and cognition in COH than no OH. CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that older adults who fulfil current consensus definitions for IOH had better physical performance and cognitive scores. This indicates that an initial postural BP drop in people aged ≥ 55 years may not necessarily be associated with increased frailty, as suggested by previously published literature.
PURPOSE: Consensus definitions currently define initial orthostatic hypotension (IOH) as ≥ 40 mmHg systolic (SBP) or ≥ 20 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure (DBP) reductions within 15 s of standing, while classical orthostatic hypotension (COH) is defined as a sustained reduction ≥ 20 mmHg SBP or ≥ 10 mmHg SBP within 3 min of standing. The clinical relevance of the aforementioned criteria remains unclear. The present study aimed to determine factors influencing postural blood pressure changes and their relationship with physical, functional and cognitive performance in older adults. METHODS: Individuals aged ≥ 55 years were recruited through the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research (MELoR) study and continuous non-invasive BP was monitored over 5 min of supine rest and 3 min of standing. Physical performance was measured using the timed-up-and-go test, functional reach, handgrip and Lawton's functional ability scale. Cognition was measured with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Participants were categorized according to BP responses into four categories according to changes in SBP/DBP reductions from supine to standing: < 20/10 mmHg within 3 min (no OH), ≥ 20/10 mmHg from 15 s to 3 min (COH), ≥ 40/20 mmHg within 15 s and ≥ 20/10 mmHg from 15 s to 3 min (COH + IOH) and ≥ 40/20 mmHg within 15 s and < 20/10 mmHg within 3 min (IOH). RESULTS: A total of 1245 participants were recruited, COH + IOH 623 (50%), IOH 165 (13%) and COH 145 (12%). Differences between groups existed in age, gender, hypertension, diabetes, use of alpha-blocker and/or beta-blocker, ACE-inhibitors, diuretics, biguanides, and baseline systolic BP. In univariate analyses, differences between groups were present in physical performance and cognition. Multivariate comparisons revealed better physical performance in IOH compared to no OH, better physical and cognitive performance in COH + IOH compared to no OH, and cognition in COH than no OH. CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that older adults who fulfil current consensus definitions for IOH had better physical performance and cognitive scores. This indicates that an initial postural BP drop in people aged ≥ 55 years may not necessarily be associated with increased frailty, as suggested by previously published literature.
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