Arterial stiffness in offspring of hypertensive parents: A pilot study

Abstract Offsprings of hypertensive parents are reported to have higher blood pressure, decreased aortic elasticity and higher arterial stiffness indices. The present study comprised 55 offsprings aged 14 to 30 years who were divided in two groups according to their familial hypertension history. Ar...

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Published in:International journal of cardiology 2008-10, Vol.129 (3), p.438-440
Main Authors: Kyvelou, Stella-Maria G, Vyssoulis, Gregory P, Karpanou, Eva A, Adamopoulos, Dionysios N, Deligeorgis, Alexandros D, Cokkinos, Dennis V, Stefanadis, Christodoulos I
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Arterial hypertension. Arterial hypotension
Arterial stiffnes
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Blood Pressure - physiology
Cardiology. Vascular system
Cardiovascular
Child of Impaired Parents
Female
Humans
Hypertension
Hypertension - genetics
Hypertension - pathology
Male
Medical sciences
Offsprings
Pilot Projects
Vascular Resistance - physiology
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract Offsprings of hypertensive parents are reported to have higher blood pressure, decreased aortic elasticity and higher arterial stiffness indices. The present study comprised 55 offsprings aged 14 to 30 years who were divided in two groups according to their familial hypertension history. Arterial stiffness was evaluated by measuring central augmentation index with the Sphygmocor device and pulse wave velocity carotid-brachial and carotid–femoral with the Complior SP device. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the role of positive familial history of hypertension in arterial function in young subjects.
ISSN:0167-5273
1874-1754
DOI:10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.06.061