Predictors of Progression From Prehypertension to Hypertension in Japanese Men

H. Tomiyama, Chisa Matsumoto, Jiko Yamada, M. Yoshida, Mari Odaira, Kazuki Shiina, M. Nagata, A. Yamashina

American Journal of Hypertension · 2009 · 41 citations · 22 references

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Abstract

This 3-year prospective study suggested that the baPWV and BMI, but not plasma CRP levels, are not powerful but significant independent markers to identify middle-aged Japanese men with prehypertension at high risk for hypertension.

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