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Red blood cell K+ could be a marker of K+ changes in other cells involved in blood pressure regulation.
Journal of human hypertension - 1 May 2003
Delgado M C, Delgado-Almeida A
Abstract excerpt
The aim of this study is to determine whether red blood cell K(+) content (RBC(Ki)) is associated with blood pressure levels and, if so, could RBC(Ki) be a marker of potassium changes in other cells involved in blood pressure regulation. The study was performed on 50 untreated hypertensives, 32 of their offspring and 50 age- and sex-matched controls. Systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressures, height,...
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