Early evalutaion of the structure and function of vessels in patients with hypertension
- VernacularTitle:高血压血管结构和功能的早期评价
- Author:
Yinong JIANG
;
Yan LU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hypertension;
hypotension,controlled;
vascular diseases
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine
2003;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The main methods examing artery function are measuing pulse wave velocity,augmentation index of reflected wave and the expansibility and compliance of specified artery by ultrasound examination.The methods evaluating artery structure includes the examination of the intima-media thickness,the detection of plaques and the calculation of ankle-brachial BP index.The above methods could be used to stratify the risk of hypertension patients.
