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Hypertension and Atherosclerosis

 Digital Record
Identifier: 101584929X93

Digital Object (text)

Dates

  • Publication: May 1969

Extent

6 Pages

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

Additional Description

Original Profiles System Identifier

XFBBGM

Source Category

Periodical

Freis, Edward D. "Hypertension and Atherosclerosis." The American Journal of Medicine 46, 5 (May 1969): 735-740. Article. 6 Images.

The American Journal of Medicine

Physical Description

Physical Condition - Good

Subjects

Linked Records

Collecting Area Details

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collection Collecting Area

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