Epidemiological characteristics of hypertension, impaired fasting capillary glucose and their comorbidity: a retrospective cross-sectional population-based study of rural adolescents in Southeast Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041481
Abstract: Objective To assess the prevalence of hypertension, impaired fasting capillary glucose (IFCG) and coexistence of both as well as determinants of these conditions among rural adolescents. Design A retrospective cross-sectional population-based study. Setting Three rural… read more here.
Keywords: fasting capillary; capillary glucose; hypertension alone; hypertension impaired ... See more keywords
Neurovascular Coupling in Hypertension Is Impaired by IL-17A through Oxidative Stress
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043959
Abstract: Hypertension, a multifactorial chronic inflammatory condition, is an important risk factor for neurovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, including stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. These diseases have been associated with higher concentrations of circulating interleukin (IL)-17A. However, the… read more here.
Keywords: neurovascular coupling; anion production; hypertension; hypertension impaired ... See more keywords