The Associations of Pulse Pressure and Mean Arterial Pressure on Physical Function in Older Americans

Background: We sought to examine the associations of pulse pressure (PP) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) on physical function in older Americans. Methods: Our analytic sample included 10,478 adults aged ≥65 years from the 2006–2016 Health and Retirement Study. Handgrip strength, gait speed, and sta...

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Main Authors: Abigail Pleiss, Donald Jurivich, Lindsey Dahl, Brenda McGrath, Daniela Kin, Ryan McGrath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/8/2/40