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Essential hypertension in adolescents: association with insulin resistance and with metabolism of homocysteine and vitamins.
American journal of hypertension - 1 Oct 2002
Kahleová Regina, Palyzová Daniela, Zvára Karel, Zvárová Jana, Hrach Karel, Nováková Iva, Hyánek Josef, Bendlová Bela, Kozich Viktor
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BACKGROUND: Although insulin resistance and elevated plasma homocysteine are associated with hypertension in adults, the role of these conditions in the initial phase of hypertension is largely unknown. We examined whether insulin resistance and disturbed homocysteine metabolism are present in young adults at the early stages of essential hypertension. METHODS: We measured physical characteristics, plasma levels...
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