Effects of Postprandial Blood Pressure on Gait Parameters in Older People
Postprandial hypotension (PPH), a fall in systolic blood pressure (SBP) within 2 h of a meal, may detrimentally affect gait parameters and increase the falls risk in older people. We aimed to determine the effects of postprandial SBP on heart rate (HR), gait speed, and stride length, double-support...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-04-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/4/219 |