P64 ARTERIAL STIFFNESS AND PULSE PRESSURE AMPLIFICATION IN ADULTS WITH ISOLATED SYSTOLIC HYPERTENSION

Background/aim: ISH is usually considered more prevalent in aged individuals and associated to increased large artery stiffness. This study is aimed at identifying determinants of ISH in adult individuals. Methods: 20 individuals <60 years, referred to the Outpatient Hypertension Unit for hi...

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Main Authors: Rosa Maria Bruno, Francesco Faggioni, Daniele Simone, Stefano Taddei, Ugo Faraguna, Lorenzo Ghiadoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Artery Research
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125930268/view