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Hypertensive retinopathy revisited: some answers, more questions
Hypertension is associated with cardiovascular risk and systemic target organ damage. Retinopathy is considered one of the indicators of target organ damage. This review focuses on recent studies on hypertensive retinopathy and their implications for clinical care. Early recognition of hypertensive...
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Published in: | British journal of ophthalmology 2005-12, Vol.89 (12), p.1646-1654 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Hypertension is associated with cardiovascular risk and systemic target organ damage. Retinopathy is considered one of the indicators of target organ damage. This review focuses on recent studies on hypertensive retinopathy and their implications for clinical care. Early recognition of hypertensive retinopathy signs remains an important step in the risk stratification of hypertensive patients. |
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ISSN: | 0007-1161 1468-2079 |
DOI: | 10.1136/bjo.2005.072546 |