A14935 Airflow limitation predicts the development of hypertension in normotensive smokers

Objectives: Although airflow limitation is reported to be associated with cardiovascular disease, the association with hypertension has not been intensively discussed in normotensive individuals. We studied whether airflow limitation predicts new onset of hypertension in the general population. Methods: Normotensive 5279 participants (male = 3273, 53.2 year-old) in our physical checkup program were enrolled and followed up (median 2177 day) with...