Is reduced baroreflex gain a component of the metabolic syndrome? Insights from the LINOSA study

Journal of Hypertension
Daniela LuciniLinosa Study Group

Abstract

To assess the relationship between insulin resistance and baroreflex gain (BRS) in the context of the metabolic syndrome. Observational population study. We studied the healthy population of a small Mediterranean island (Linosa, about 0.5 square miles, 450 inhabitants) where genetic, psychosocial and behavioral bias is likely to be minimal for historical and social reasons. Baroreflex gain (BRS, by the frequency domain alpha index) and indices of autonomic regulation of the sino-atrial (SA) node derived from spectral analysis of RR interval variability were obtained, together with metabolic and behavioral indicators in the 144 participating subjects (age range 20-82 years). Carotid artery thickness (CCA) was also obtained with computer-aided ultrasound techniques. Insulin resistance was estimated by the homeostasis model assessment (HOMA), and subjects divided in tertiles accordingly. BRS appeared to be reduced progressively with increasing levels of HOMA (respectively, 21.0 +/- 2.6, 17.7 +/- 1.7, 15.7 +/- 1.9 ms/mmHg, P < 0.03), while spectral indices of autonomic SA regulation appeared to be only insignificantly affected. Conversely, CCA was significantly increased with increasing HOMA (P < 0.024). Furthermore, BRS appeared t...Continue Reading

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