Comparison of arterial stiffness in preeclamptic and normotensive pregnant women from a semi-rural region of South Africa
Background: Preeclampsia is associated with arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction. The pathophysiology of arterial tone in preeclampsia has not been well described in rural African population, where the incidence is higher. Objective: The aim of the study was to compare arterial tone of pre...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-04-01
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Series: | Clinical and Experimental Hypertension |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10641963.2016.1254227 |