Serum uric acid and target organ damage in essential hypertension
Sandra N Ofori, Osaretin J OdiaDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NigeriaBackground: Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular mortality, as it acts through its effects on target organs, such as the heart and kid...
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| Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2014-05-01
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| Series: | Vascular Health and Risk Management |
| Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/serum-uric-acid-and-target-organ-damage-in-essential-hypertension-a16639 |