Why the study?
Is systemic arterial compliance decreased in patients with permanent essential hypertension compared to normal subjects?
Is systemic arterial compliance decreased in patients with permanent essential hypertension compared to normal subjects?
Arterial compliance is significantly decreased in patients with essential hypertension, and their arterial walls demonstrate altered reactivity to blood pressure changes.
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Supports reduced compliance in hypertension; leaves open its prognostic value or role in guiding therapy.
Simon et al. (1978) studied this question.
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