Article
Arterial stiffness and peripheral vascular resistance in offspring of hypertensive parents: influence of sex and other confounders.
Journal of hypertension - 1 Apr 2018
Buus Niels Henrik, Carlsen Rasmus K, Khatir Dinah S, Eiskjær Hans, Mulvany Michael J, Skov Karin
Abstract excerpt
AIM: Established essential hypertension is associated with increased arterial stiffness and peripheral resistance, but the extent of vascular changes in persons genetically predisposed for essential hypertension is uncertain. METHODS: Participants from the Danish Hypertension Prevention Project (DHyPP) (both parents hypertensive) (n = 95, 41 ± 1 years, 53% men) were compared with available spouses (n = 45, 41 ± 1...
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