Does Masked Hypertension Cause Early Left Ventricular Impairment in Youth?

Objectives: Masked hypertension (MH) is not uncommon in the youth and may increase risks of long-term cardiovascular impairment. However, little is known about the subclinical heart damage in this group of patients. Currently, 3-layer speckle tracking imaging based on two-dimensional echocardiograph...

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Main Authors: Xiu-Xia Luo, Yongsheng Zhu, Yiqian Sun, Quanrong Ge, Jin Su, Hung-Kwan So, Man-Ching Yam, Fang Fang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2018.00167/full