Higher SBP in female patients with mitochondrial disease

Conclusion: Novel aspects of the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in blood pressure regulation are exposed in this study. Compared with the general population, female mitochondrial disease patients have a higher SBP. Left ventricular hypertrophy is more prevalent in patients with higher SBP. Clinicians should be aware of this to prevent hypertensive complications in mitochondrial disease patients.
Source: Journal of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research