B4431 - Diastolic blood pressure across the life course risk factors and consequences - 19/10/2023
B number:
B4431
Principal applicant name:
Laura Howe | MRC IEU
Co-applicants:
Prof Abigail Fraser, Vandana Venkat
Title of project:
Diastolic blood pressure across the life course, risk factors and consequences
Proposal summary:
High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease. Most research is carried out using systolic diastolic pressure - the pressure in the heart when the heart muscle contracts. Less is known about diastolic blood pressure - the pressure in the heart when the heart muscle relaxes. This project seeks to better understand diastolic blood pressure - what influences is, and what are its consequences for heart health.
Impact of research:
Improved understanding of diastolic blood pressure
Date proposal received:
Thursday, 5 October, 2023
Date proposal approved:
Thursday, 19 October, 2023
Keywords:
Epidemiology, Blood pressure