Article
Heritability of arterial stiffness in a Brazilian population: Baependi Heart Study.
Journal of hypertension - 1 Jan 2017
Alvim Rafael O, Horimoto Andréa R V R, Oliveira Camila M, Bortolotto Luiz A, Krieger José E, Pereira Alexandre C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Increased arterial stiffness is an important determinant of cardiovascular disease risk. In addition, it has been recognized that arterial stiffness has familial aggregation; however, there are no studies involving Brazilian families. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the heritability of arterial stiffness in a Brazilian population. METHODS: In this study, 1675 eligible individuals (both...
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