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100 1 a| Buckner, JaNae,e| author.?| UNAUTHORIZED;

245 14 a| The effect of the cold pressor test on arterial wave reflection amplitude and timing in young healthy adults /c| by JaNae Buckner.;

264 1 a| [Greenville, N.C.] :b| [East Carolina University],c| 2025.;

300 a| 1 online resource (46 pages) :b| illustrations (some color);

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502 b| M.S.c| East Carolina Universityd| 2025.;

500 a| Presented to the Faculty of the Department of Kinesiology.;

500 a| Advisor: Joseph M. Stock;

500 a| Title from PDF t.p. (viewed July 23, 2026).;

650 0 a| Cardiovascular system.=| ^A2659;

520 3 a| Sympathoexcitatory stimuli, such as the cold pressor test (CPT), increase vascular resistance and brachial blood pressure. Cardiovascular responses to the CPT can predict cardiovascular risk. Previous research has demonstrated that surrogate measures of wave reflection (augmentation index) are increased during the CPT. However, this measure does not differentiate the effect of wave reflection amplitude and return time of the reflected wave. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that the CPT would increase the amplitude of the backward pressure wave and result in an earlier return of wave reflection. Methods: Twelve non-obese, non-hypertensive, healthy adults between the ages 18 - 40 years participated. For the CPT, participants submerged their hand in ice water for three minutes. Brachial blood pressure and arterial pressure waves were measured via applanation tonometry at baseline and during the last minute of the CPT. Wave separation analysis was performed to determine the maximal amplitude of forward and backward pressure waves as well as the reflected wave transit time. Reflection magnitude was calculated as ratio of backward relative to forward pressure wave amplitude. Results: In agreement with previous research, there was a significant increase in aortic systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as augmentation index (all, p<0.05). The novel finding was that despite no changes in the forward pressure wave amplitude (28.1[plus-minus]6.8 vs. 28.1[plus-minus]9.4 mmHg, p=0.997), there was a significant increase in the backward pressure wave amplitude (10.8[plus-minus]2.7 vs. 12.8[plus-minus]5.4 mmHg, p=0.043) as well as reflection magnitude (38[plus-minus]6 vs. 45[plus-minus]5%, p=0.001). Lastly, there was a trend for a shortened reflected wave transit time (332.4[plus-minus]65 vs. 288[plus-minus]60.1 ms, p=0.02). Conclusion: A sympathoexcitatory stimuli (i.e. CPT) in young healthy adults increased the amplitude of the backward pressure wave and tended to lead to an earlier arrival of wave reflections to the heart.;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references.;

650 0 a| Sympathetic nervous system.=| ^A7834;

650 0 a| Stimulus satiation.=| ^A445588;

650 0 a| Young adultsx| Health and hygiene.=| ^A8116;

650 0 a| Hypertension.=| ^A182;

653 a| Cold Pressor Test;

700 1 a| Stock, Joseph M.,e| degree supervisor.?| UNAUTHORIZED;

710 2 a| East Carolina University.b| Department of Kinesiology.?| UNAUTHORIZED;

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The effect of the cold pressor test on arterial wave reflection amplitude and timing in young healthy adults / by JaNae Buckner.

Author/creator	Buckner, JaNae author.
Other author	Stock, Joseph M., degree supervisor.
Other author	East Carolina University. Department of Kinesiology.
Format	Theses and dissertations
Publication	[Greenville, N.C.] : [East Carolina University], 2025.
Description	1 online resource (46 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Supplemental Content	Access via ScholarShip
Subjects	Cardiovascular system. Sympathetic nervous system. Stimulus satiation. Young adults--Health and hygiene. Hypertension.

Summary	Sympathoexcitatory stimuli, such as the cold pressor test (CPT), increase vascular resistance and brachial blood pressure. Cardiovascular responses to the CPT can predict cardiovascular risk. Previous research has demonstrated that surrogate measures of wave reflection (augmentation index) are increased during the CPT. However, this measure does not differentiate the effect of wave reflection amplitude and return time of the reflected wave. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that the CPT would increase the amplitude of the backward pressure wave and result in an earlier return of wave reflection. Methods: Twelve non-obese, non-hypertensive, healthy adults between the ages 18 - 40 years participated. For the CPT, participants submerged their hand in ice water for three minutes. Brachial blood pressure and arterial pressure waves were measured via applanation tonometry at baseline and during the last minute of the CPT. Wave separation analysis was performed to determine the maximal amplitude of forward and backward pressure waves as well as the reflected wave transit time. Reflection magnitude was calculated as ratio of backward relative to forward pressure wave amplitude. Results: In agreement with previous research, there was a significant increase in aortic systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as augmentation index (all, p<0.05). The novel finding was that despite no changes in the forward pressure wave amplitude (28.1[plus-minus]6.8 vs. 28.1[plus-minus]9.4 mmHg, p=0.997), there was a significant increase in the backward pressure wave amplitude (10.8[plus-minus]2.7 vs. 12.8[plus-minus]5.4 mmHg, p=0.043) as well as reflection magnitude (38[plus-minus]6 vs. 45[plus-minus]5%, p=0.001). Lastly, there was a trend for a shortened reflected wave transit time (332.4[plus-minus]65 vs. 288[plus-minus]60.1 ms, p=0.02). Conclusion: A sympathoexcitatory stimuli (i.e. CPT) in young healthy adults increased the amplitude of the backward pressure wave and tended to lead to an earlier arrival of wave reflections to the heart.
General note	Presented to the Faculty of the Department of Kinesiology.
General note	Advisor: Joseph M. Stock
General note	Title from PDF t.p. (viewed July 23, 2026).
Dissertation note	M.S. East Carolina University 2025.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references.
Technical details	System requirements: Adobe Reader.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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