Expressive

rs10752919 - RGL1

Magnitude 2.2 · 1 study on file

Reported associations

  • Genome‐wide pleiotropy analysis identifies novel blood pressure variants and improves its polygenic risk scores - Unknown journal (n.d.) · Unknown authors · PubMed 34989438

    ABSTRACT: Abstract Systolic and diastolic blood pressure (S/DBP) are highly correlated modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). We report here a bidirectional Mendelian Randomization (MR) and horizontal pleiotropy analysis of S/DBP summary statistics from the UK Biobank (UKB)‐International Consortium for Blood Pressure (ICBP) (UKB‐ICBP) BP genome‐wide association study and construct a composite genetic risk score (GRS) by including pleiotropic variants. The composite GRS captures greater (1.11-3.26 fold) heritability for BP traits and increases (1.09‐ and 2.01‐fold) Nagelkerke's R 2 for hypertension and CVD. We replicated 118 novel BP horizontal pleiotropic variants including 18 novel BP loci using summary statistics from the Million Veteran Program (MVP) study

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Lifestyle context

Concrete actions anchored to the cited research. We do not prescribe, we describe.

Diet

  • DASH diet or sodium restriction Moderate

    Dietary modifications including sodium reduction and increased potassium lower blood pressure; recommended for hypertension prevention

    Limit sodium to under 2300mg daily, increase potassium and plant-based foods

Discuss with your doctor

  • genetic predisposition to hypertension Moderate

    RGL1 variant shows genetic association with blood pressure traits; discussion enables personalized risk assessment and management planning

    Discuss GWAS finding and family history with physician to establish monitoring and prevention strategy

Exercise

  • regular aerobic exercise Moderate

    Aerobic activity reduces blood pressure; particularly important given genetic predisposition to hypertension via RGL1

    150 minutes moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week, or 75 minutes vigorous intensity

Screening

  • blood pressure monitoring Moderate

    RGL1 variant associated with higher systolic and diastolic blood pressure; regular monitoring enables early detection of hypertension

    Check blood pressure annually, more frequently if elevated or family history of hypertension