Inflammatory status, arterial stiffness and central hemodynamics in hypertensive patients with metabolic syndrome
Introduction: Inflammatory state is activated in metabolic syndrome and may explain part of the adverse prognosis of this entity. Arterial stiffness, central blood pressures and wave reflections are independent predictors of cardiovascular risk. This study investigates the relation between low-grade...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2009-10-01
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| Series: | Artery Research |
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| Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125925803/view |