University of Arizona · PhysiologyBailey Lab
E. Fiona Bailey · Tucson, Arizona
Research Focus
Dr. E. Fiona Bailey's lab at the University of Arizona focuses on innovative exercise interventions to improve cardiovascular health, particularly in older adults suffering from sleep-disordered breathing. Their research highlights the effectiveness of a brief, targeted inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) regimen that shows promise in reducing blood pressure and enhancing vascular function. This work aims to provide practical solutions to manage hypertension in populations unable to engage in traditional exercise due to health challenges.
blood pressureinspiratory muscle strength trainingobstructive sleep apneavascular healtholder adultscardiovascular diseaseoxidative stressexercise intolerance
Research Aims
3AIM 01Determine the effects of inspiratory muscle strength training on casual and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure in older adults with obstructive sleep apnea.
AIM 02Assess the impact of inspiratory muscle strength training on arterial stiffness and markers of vascular function.
AIM 03Evaluate changes in oxidative stress and inflammatory markers following inspiratory muscle strength training.
Skills the Lab Values
clinical trial designblood pressure measurementcell culture techniquesdata analysisphysiological assessmentvascular function testingsympathetic nervous system assessmentpatient recruitmentintervention adherence monitoring
Output against the department
Publications87bottom 21% of dept.225th of 286
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Citations1.4kbottom 7% of dept.267th of 286
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