Influence Of The Restless Legs Syndrome On Hypertension Expression In Young People

Objective: It is well known, that the restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder of the part of the nervous system that causes an urge to move the legs. Because it usually interferes with sleep, it also is considered a sleep disorder. People with restless legs syndrome have uncomfortable sensations in their legs and an irresistible urge to move their legs to relieve the sensations. The sensations are usually worse at rest, especially when lying or sitting. The symptoms are generally worse in the evening and at night. For some people, symptoms may cause severe nightly sleep disruption that can significantly impair their quality of life. It is well known, too, that sleep disorders influenced early hypertension (HTA) expression. The aim of this study was to analyze can RLS be first prognostic sign of HTA expression in young people, less than 45 years of age. Design and method: From January 2013, we analyzed 256 consecutive patients (pts) with HT younger than 45 years of age. All pts were divided in two groups: Group RLS - 128 pts with RLS and HTA and Group non-RLS - 128 pts without RLS and with HTA (control group of pts). Results: At baseline Group RLS was slightly younger (p = 0.0589), with more men (p = 0.5676). Control group of pts had slightly more hyperlipidemia (p = 0.0566). There was no differences in heredity for HTA expression (p = 1.8846). Other baselines characteristics were similar in both groups of patients. There was no differences between groups in anxiety score (r = 0.12, p = 0.10). Conclusions: This study provides support for use of RLS as one of the first prognostic sign of HTA expression in young people, less than 45 years of age.