Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Kenyan Adolescents With {alpha}+Thalassemia [Epidemiology]

ConclusionsThese data suggest that the presence of α+thalassemia does not affect BP and/or arterial stiffness in Kenyan adolescents.

Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - April 5, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Etyang, A. O., Khayeka-Wandabwa, C., Kapesa, S., Muthumbi, E., Odipo, E., Wamukoya, M., Ngomi, N., Haregu, T., Kyobutungi, C., Tendwa, M., Makale, J., Macharia, A., Cruickshank, J. K., Smeeth, L., Scott, J. A. G., Williams, T. N. Tags: Endothelium/Vascular Type/Nitric Oxide, Vascular Biology, Genetics, High Blood Pressure Original Research Source Type: research