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Hypertension and Atherosclerosis

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Identifier: 101584929X93
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Dates

  • Publication: May 1969

Extent

6 pages

Creator

Description

In this article, Freis reported that hypertension caused structural changes in arteries, which made them more susceptible to atherosclerosis (and therefore coronary artery disease). As a result of these findings, Freis argued for earlier treatment of hypertension.

Language of Materials

English

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