Microvascular Reactivity in Hypertensive Patients with High Body Adiposity

Conclusion: Anthropometric indices were more associated with %F in men. Higher body adiposity was associated with lower microvascular reactivity, which was more evident in women. There was no difference in arterial stiffness, which may have been influenced by antihypertensive treatment.
Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research