RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Sinclair, Heather Q.
T1 RAAS Inhibitors and the Prevention of Vascular Damage in Patients with Prehypertension
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2010
FD SAGE Publications
VO 10
IS 7
SP 33
OP 34
DO 10.1177/155989771007024
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/10/7/33.abstract
AB Hypertension is a primary mechanism that is responsible for the progression of cardiovascular and renal damage in patients with elevated blood pressure. In particular, functional and structural changes in the vessel wall may represent the key pathological event in the development of hypertension. Within this disease model, prehypertension may be a marker for subclinical vascular disease. This article reviews evidence that supports the treatment of patients with prehypertension.