Family History of Hypertension Influences Left Ventricular Diastolic Function During Chronic Antihypertensive Therapy
Author(s) -
Andrea Grandi,
Emanuela Laurita,
Chiara Marchesi,
Andrea Maria Maresca,
Francesco Solbiati,
E Nicolini,
Monica Gianni,
Luigina Guasti,
Achille Venco
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
american journal of hypertension
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.009
H-Index - 136
eISSN - 1941-7225
pISSN - 0895-7061
DOI - 10.1016/j.amjhyper.2006.09.023
Subject(s) - medicine , cardiology , diastolic function , diastole , blood pressure
Genetic factors play an important role in linking insulin resistance and hypertension, also influencing insulin sensitivity changes during antihypertensive treatment. This study was aimed to evaluate whether genetic predisposition to hypertension can also influence left ventricular (LV) changes during antihypertensive treatment.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom