Comparison of arterial stiffness in preeclamptic and normotensive pregnant women from a semi-rural region of South Africa

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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Main Authors: A. Namugowa, J. Iputo, J. Wandabwa, A. Meeme, G. A. B. Buga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-04-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Hypertension
Subjects:
arterial stiffness
augmentation index
pulse wave velocity
preeclampsia
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10641963.2016.1254227

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