Blood pressure tracking as an indicator of hypertension risk
The significance of high blood pressure to cardio- and cerebrovascular disease is well recognized. The associated mortality and morbidity risks call for multiple approaches to control the development of high blood pressure. Recent studies have shown that precursors of cardiovascular disorders may be...
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1992
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| author | Zulkifli, S.N. |
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| description | The significance of high blood pressure to cardio- and cerebrovascular disease is well recognized. The associated mortality and morbidity risks call for multiple approaches to control the development of high blood pressure. Recent studies have shown that precursors of cardiovascular disorders may be apparent from a young age, and that these can persist and contribute to disease in later life. With regard to blood pressure, the phenomenon of persisting at the same rank has been referred to as tracking. This allows for the possible identification of high-risk groups, for whom early intervention can be initiated. In this paper, some of the findings of studies on blood pressure tracking are reviewed. |
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| spelling | um.eprints-14162019-01-14T01:37:26Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/1416/ Blood pressure tracking as an indicator of hypertension risk Zulkifli, S.N. R Medicine The significance of high blood pressure to cardio- and cerebrovascular disease is well recognized. The associated mortality and morbidity risks call for multiple approaches to control the development of high blood pressure. Recent studies have shown that precursors of cardiovascular disorders may be apparent from a young age, and that these can persist and contribute to disease in later life. With regard to blood pressure, the phenomenon of persisting at the same rank has been referred to as tracking. This allows for the possible identification of high-risk groups, for whom early intervention can be initiated. In this paper, some of the findings of studies on blood pressure tracking are reviewed. Stamford Publishing Pte Ltd / Singapore Medical Association 1992-10 Article PeerReviewed Zulkifli, S.N. (1992) Blood pressure tracking as an indicator of hypertension risk. Singapore Medical Journal, 33 (5). pp. 474-7. ISSN 0037-5675, DOI 1455271. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1455271 1455271 |
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| title | Blood pressure tracking as an indicator of hypertension risk |
| title_full | Blood pressure tracking as an indicator of hypertension risk |
| title_fullStr | Blood pressure tracking as an indicator of hypertension risk |
| title_full_unstemmed | Blood pressure tracking as an indicator of hypertension risk |
| title_short | Blood pressure tracking as an indicator of hypertension risk |
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