Mild Retinopathy Is a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Mortality in Japanese With and Without Hypertension

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Authors

Toshimi Sairenchi · Dokkyo Medical University

Hiroyasu Iso · Dokkyo Medical University

Kazumasa Yamagishi · Dokkyo Medical University

Fujiko Irie · Ibaraki Womens Junior College

Yoshiro Okubo · Ibaraki Womens Junior College

Junko Gunji · Ibaraki Prefectural Police

Takashi Muto ·

Abstract

Mild hypertensive retinopathy is a risk factor for cardiovascular mortality independently of cardiovascular risk factors among men and women with and without hypertension.

Topics & Keywords

Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Retinal Imaging and Analysis Retinal and Optic Conditions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 124, Issue 23, pp. 2502-2511

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.111.049965

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