Evaluation of endothelial dysfunction in hypertensive children and adolescents
Kenan Doğan,
Eviç Zeynep Başar,
Mehmet Baha Aytaç
et al.
Abstract:Background Atherosclerotic changes can be attributed to early endothelial damage in individuals with hypertension. We aimed to explore the relationship between endothelial dysfunction and hypertension in children, considering CIMT, FMD, and functional capillaroscopy parameters. We also analyzed the differences between dipper and non-dipper patients.Methods In this cross-sectional study, 20 patients diagnosed with essential hypertension with no target organ damage, such as retinopathy and left ventricular hyper… Show more
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