Association of hypertension with helicobacter pylori: A systematic review and meta‑analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

The number of hypertensive population rises year by year recently, and their age becomes more youthful. For a long time, hypertension has long been regarded as a multi-factorial disease. In addition to smoking, genetics, diet and other factors, helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) had been regarded as a potential risk factor for hypertension in recent years. However, most studies had certain limitations and their results were inconsistent. Thus, it is necessary for us to assess the impact of H. pylori on hypertension through meta-analysis.

Methods

We searched all published relevant literature through multiple databases by July 23, 2021. Pooled results were calculated under the random effect model. Heterogeneity was evaluated by the Q statistic and the I2 stati

SUBMITTER: Fang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9119435 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature