Predictors of Hypertension Development 1 Year After Heart Transplantation

Conclusions. Blood pressures increase during the first year after HTx, with female donor sex as a strong predictor of recipient hypertension development. The underlying mechanism seems to be enhanced peripheral vasoconstriction caused by attenuated cardiovascular homeostasis capabilities. Further studies are needed to confirm the results.
Source: Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Tags: Original Clinical Science—General Source Type: research