Relationship between serum uric acid and internal carotid resistive index in hypertensive women: a cross-sectional study

Relationship between serum uric acid and internal carotid resistive index in hypertensive women: a cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The impact of serum uric acid (SUA) on arteries of hypertensive subjects remains to be fully established. This study investigated the relationship between SUA and carotid structural and hemodynamic parameters in hypertensive men and...

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Main Authors: Cipolli José Alexandre, Ferreira-Sae Maria, Martins Rafael, Pio-Magalhães José, Bellinazzi Vera, Matos-Souza José, Junior Wilson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Gender
Uric acid
Carotid artery
Resistive index
Intima-media thickness
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/12/52

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