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Wczesne zmiany w układzie sercowo-naczyniowym u chorych z nadciśnieniem tętniczym pierwotnym

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: Assessment of subclinical target organ damage is a key element in the management of patients with hypertension.Impaired diastolic function and increased LV mass are common findings in hypertensive patients and may occur early in the natural history of hypertension.Ultrasonographic measurements of intima-media thickness (IMT) in carotid arteries are being applied extensively and have been regarded as a valid indicator of atherosclerosis.Several studies showed association between IMT and hypertensive target organ damage, cardiovascular events and risk factors.Microalbuminuria is a marker for generalized vascular dysfunction, is the earliest sign of nephropathy and predicts target organ damage, notably renal disease.Hypertensive patients with microalbuminuria had a significantly higher prevalence of CAD, LV hypertrophy, MI and stroke.The modern goal of the treatment of hypertension is to prevent progression, or even to reverse, subclinical target organ damage.

Source: Via Medica Journals

Authors: Gajewska, Magdalena; Klinika Nadciśnienia Tętniczego, Instytut Kardiologii, Warszawa, Michalak, Ewa, Hoffman, Piotr, Januszewicz, Andrzej

Institution: Institute of Cardiology

Language: Polish

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: green

OpenAlex ID: W2289943392

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