Utility of different blood pressure measurement components in childhood to predict adult carotid intima-media thickness
Childhood blood pressure (BP) levels predict adult subclinical atherosclerosis. However, the best childhood BP component for prediction has not been determined. This study comprised 5925 participants aged 3 to 18 years from 6 cohorts who were followed into adulthood (mean follow-up 25.8±6.2 years)....
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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American Heart Association
2018
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