Target organ damage and associated clinical conditions among Nigerians with treated hypertension.

O E Ayodele, C.O. Alebiosu, B L Salako, O G Awoden, A D Abigun

PubMed · 2005 · 36 citations · 0 references

Abstract

The study showed a high prevalence of TOD/ACC in treated hypertensives. A positive association was shown between systolic BP and TOD/ACC. Early detection of hypertension and strict blood pressure control should help in reducing TOD/ACC in the hypertensive population.