Body mass index or microalbuminuria, which one is more important for the prediction and prevention of diastolic dysfunction in non-diabetic hypertensive patients?

Body mass index or microalbuminuria, which one is more important for the prediction and prevention of diastolic dysfunction in non-diabetic hypertensive patients?

Background: Numerous studies have now demonstrated that heart failure with a normal ejection fraction (HFnlEF) is common. Hypertension is also the most commonly associated cardiac condition in patients with HFnlEF. Despite the observed link between microalbuminuria, obesity, and cardiovascular disor...

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Main Authors: Hasan Shemirani, Alireza Khosravi, Rohola Hemmati, Mojgan Gharipour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Preventive Medicine
Subjects:
Hypertension
microalbuminuria
heart failure
obesity
Online Access:http://www.ijpvmjournal.net/article.asp?issn=2008-7802;year=2012;volume=3;issue=3;spage=211;epage=220;aulast=Shemirani

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