Proinflammation and Hypertension: A Population-Based Study
There is evidence that proinflammation may be linked to the development of hypertension (HT). We examined the association of both the interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) and the interleukin 1-receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) with future blood pressure (BP) and HT occurrence (BP≥140/90 mmHg, or antihypertensive d...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2008-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/619704 |