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Adult derived genetic blood pressure scores and blood pressure measured in different body postures in young children.
European journal of preventive cardiology - 1 Feb 2017
Jansen Maria Ac, Dalmeijer Geertje W, Visseren Frank Lj, van der Ent Cornelis K, Leusink Maarten, Onland-Moret N Charlotte, Maitland-van der Zee Anke H, Grobbee Diederick E, Uiterwaal Cuno Spm
Abstract excerpt
Aims Several genes are related to blood pressure (BP) levels in adults, but it is largely unknown whether these genes also determine BP early in life. Methods Systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic BP (DBP) were measured in 720 5-year-old children from the WHeezing-Illnesses-STudy-LEidsche-Rijn (WHISTLER) birth cohort in sitting and supine positions using a semi-automatic oscillometric device. Illumina chip technology...
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