Altered structure of small cerebral arteries in patients with essential hypertension

2009100 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Damiano Rizzoni · University of Brescia

Carolina De Ciuceis · University of Brescia

Enzo Porteri · University of Brescia

Silvia Paiardi · Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico

Gianluca E.M. Boari · Brescia University

Pietro Mortini · IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele

Claudio Cornali

Abstract

Our results indicate that structural alterations of small cerebral vessels are present in hypertensive patients compared with normotensive individuals, similar to those previously observed in subcutaneous small arteries.

Topics & Keywords

Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention Acute Ischemic Stroke Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Hypertension

Volume 27, Issue 4, pp. 838-845

DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0b013e32832401ea

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