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Is Isolated Systolic Hypertension Worse Than Combined Systolic/Diastolic Hypertension?

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: New developments in cardiovascular translational sciences have significantly advanced our understanding of the endovascular biology of blood pressure. Reductions in vascular elasticity and vessel compliance of conduit arteries are key components of both ISH and SDH. Vascular changes from the matrix metalloproteinase family of enzymes are involved in arterial wall remodeling and vascular stiffness. This new translational information helps further our understanding of both ISH and SDH.

Source: Journal of Clinical Hypertension

DOI: 10.1111/jch.12011

Authors: Yonggang Ma, Andriy Yabluchanskiy, Merry L. Lindsey, Robert J. Chilton

Institution: The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center

Language: English

Topic: Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Public Health Service, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute