Do oS 30-04 FUTURE HYPERTENSION CAN BE PREDICTED USING ELECTROCARDIOGRAM?
Both Sokolow-Lyon voltage and Cornell product are novel predictors of future hypertension in the general population. The present results suggest that the heart is frequently, but transiently, exposed to an increased blood pressure before the onset of hypertension.
This study demonstrates a significant correlation between altitude of substate region of residence and incidence of cocaine use. It is possible that stress response due to hypoxia is responsible; however, this requires further investigation. However, because other substance use was not assessed, specificity of this association is unknown. In addition, this correlation may help explain the increased rate of suicide in areas of higher elevation.