Pulse wave velocity and carotid atherosclerosis in White and Latino patients with hypertension

Pulse wave velocity and carotid atherosclerosis in White and Latino patients with hypertension

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Preventive cardiology has expanded beyond coronary heart disease towards prevention of a broader spectrum of cardiovascular diseases. Ethnic minorities are at proportionately greater risk for developing extracoronary vascular disease...

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Main Authors: Karimkahani Elhum, Hosokawa Patrick, Long Carlin S, Krantz Mori J, Dickinson Miriam, Estacio Raymond O, Masoudi Frederick A, Havranek Edward P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Pulse wave velocity
hypertension
atherosclerosis
carotid intima media thickness
Latino
inflammatory markers
augmentation index
central aortic pressure
C-reactive protein
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/11/15

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