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