Why the study?
Is pre-hypertension associated with cardiovascular target organ damage in youth?
Population
723 patients aged 10 to 23 years (29% with type 2 diabetes mellitus)
Comparison
Pre-hypertension and hypertension vs Normotension
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Pre-hypertension may indicate early target organ damage in youth; leaves open whether screening or treatment alters progression.
Is pre-hypertension associated with cardiovascular target organ damage in youth?
Pre-hypertension in adolescents and young adults is independently associated with early cardiovascular target organ damage, including increased left ventricular mass and arterial stiffness.
Urbina et al. (2011) studied this question.
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