Median Nerve Function of Individuals With and Without a Parental History of Hypertension
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ohiou12893272452021-08-03T05:46:45Z Median Nerve Function of Individuals With and Without a Parental History of Hypertension Copley, Diane M. Physiological Psychology Median Nerve Parental History of Hypertension Hypertension is a highly prevalent health condition that puts individuals at risk for developing cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Early detection and prevention are important elements in avoiding future health complications. Although hypertension is typically viewed as a "silent killer" due to the absence of subjective symptoms, there is significant evidence that hypertensives as well as normotensives at increased risk for hypertension exhibit hypoalgesia (i.e., increased pain threshold and tolerance levels). Although the underlying mechanism for this hypoalgesia remains unclear, most of the existing research has focused on central rather than peripheral nervous system explanations. In contrast, a recent study (Edwards, Ring, McIntyre, Winer, & Martin, 2008) demonstrated that patients with essential hypertension show impairment in median nerve function as indexed by reduced sensory action potentials. These findings present the possibility that impairments in peripheral nerve function may help explain hypoalgesic responses in those with hypertension, and possibly among those at increased risk for high blood pressure. Accordingly, the aim of the current study was to examine median nerve function and pain threshold/tolerance levels in individuals with and without a parental history of hypertension to determine if expected differences in pain responsivity are mediated by individual differences in sensory nerve function. Seventy-nine participants underwent study procedures and were divided into two groups: positive parental history of hypertension and negative parental history of hypertension. The primary hypothesis was not supported, as there was no significant difference in sensory nerve function among the two groups. Combined with prior evidence from hypertensive participants, the present findings suggest that deficits in median nerve function may occur as a response to hypertension. 2010 English text Ohio University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1289327245 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1289327245 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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Median Nerve Function of Individuals With and Without a Parental History of Hypertension |
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