Open AccessProgression of Brain Microbleeds in Essential Hypertensive Patients: A 2-Year Follow-up Study
Author(s) -
Marijn Floris van Dooren,
Julie Staals,
Peter W. de Leeuw,
Abraham A. Kroon,
Léon H.G. Henskens,
Robert J. van Oostenbrugge
Publication year - 2014
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 - 10.1093/ajh/hpu032
Subject(s) - medicine , cardiology , essential hypertension , blood pressure
Brain microbleeds (BMBs) are common in hypertensive patients and are associated with higher blood pressure (BP) levels. Little is known about risk factors for progression of BMBs, in particular the contribution of ambulatory BP levels. We aimed to determine BMB progression and the association with BP levels in a cohort of essential hypertensive patients.
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