HEPATIC STEATOSIS IS INDEPENDENTLY ASSOCIATED WITH HYPERREACTIVE BLOOD PRESSURE RESPONSE ON THE EXERCISE STRESS TEST

Background: Hepatic steatosis (HS) is associated with insulin resistance, the metabolic syndrome, subclinical inlammation and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Blood pressure hyperreactivity during peak exercise is associated with an increased risk of developing hypertension and with increased cardiovascular risk. Clinical predictors of hyperreactive response (HRR) are not well established. We studied the association between hepatic steatosis (HS) and HRR.