New Markers of Carotid Thickening in Hypertension

Conclusion An increase in cIMT was found in subjects with hypertension, associated with higher mRNA and LRP1 protein expressions in monocytes, irrespective of the presence of dyslipidemias in HT patients. These results suggest that LRP1 upregulation in monocyt es from Mexican hypertensive patients could be involved in the increased cIMT. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2021; 116(1):56-65)
Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research