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The prevalence, relative risk factors and MTHFR C677T genotype of H type hypertension of the elderly hypertensives in Shanghai, China: a cross-section study : Prevalence of H type hypertension.
BMC cardiovascular disorders - 4 Aug 2021
Qian Xiao-Lin, Cao Hong, Zhang Jun, Gu Zhi-Hui, Tang Wei-Qin, Shen Lei, Hu Jia-Lu, Yao Zhi-Feng, Zhang Lei, Tang Min-Na, Lv Xu-Cheng, Zhou Jun, Jin Xue-Juan, Hong Bin, Cui Zhao-Qiang, Ge Jun-Bo
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BACKGROUND: H type hypertension is defined as homocysteine (Hcy) ≥ 10 μmol/L in combination with primary hypertension. Studies demonstrated that the existence of hyperhomocysteine (HHcy) in hypertensive exacerbates the poor outcome of cardiocerebral incidents. This study was to investigate the current epidemic situation of H type hypertension and determine the risk factors in order to find intervention targets...
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