Cold pressor test as a predictor of systemic arterial hypertension
International Journal of Development Research
Cold pressor test as a predictor of systemic arterial hypertension
Received 06th October, 2019; Received in revised form 27th November, 2019; Accepted 10th December, 2019; Published online 31st January, 2020
Copyright © 2020, Suzilene Guimarães Ormond et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Cardiovascular hyper-reactivity to stress has been raised as a predictor of systemic arterial hypertension, a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease ref]. The cold pressor test is a widely validated test that induces systemic stress by immersing an individual's hand in cold water (0 to 5 °C) over a while and has been used to identify individuals most prone to heart disease early. This review aimed to address the physiological aspects and applicability of the test in the cardiovascular context of studies focused on health.
