date:Oct 15, 2015
eated at 1, 2, 3, and 6 months, and at 6-month intervals thereafter. The endpoint was hypertension requiring any antihypertensive treatment according to international guidelines. During the study, 24-hr urine samples were collected to assess catecholamine levels. Lifestyle factors such as body weight, physical activity, smoking status, and blood glucose were measured. Patients underwent echocardiography.
They were divided into three groups according to their caffeinated coffee intake: 316 (26%)