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Effect of antihypertensive agents on arterial stiffness as evaluated by pulse wave velocity: clinical implications.
American journal of cardiovascular drugs : drugs, devices, and other interventions - 1 Jan 2001
Asmar R
Abstract excerpt
Structural and functional properties of the arterial wall have been reported to be altered in hypertension, even at early stages of the disease. Morbidity and mortality associated with hypertension are primarily related to arterial damage that may affect one or several organs. Considering the potential implications of arterial assessment in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, evaluation of the arterial...
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