Familial history of hypertension as a predictor of increased arterial stiffness in normotensive offspring

Conclusion The aortic and carotid stiffness parameters and SIDVP were higher in normotensive offspring of hypertensive parents. This finding could direct the attention towards the increased cardiovascular risk in this group and thus prompt earlier and tighter prevention of cardiovascular risk factors.
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research