Hypertension and Atherosclerosis

Hypertension and Atherosclerosis

Contributor(s):
The American Journal of Medicine
Freis, Edward D.
Publication:
Reuben H. Donnelley Corporation, May 1969
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Hypertension
Arteriosclerosis
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
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.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
6 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584929X93 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
XFBBGM
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584929X93
Archival Collection:
The Edward D. Freis Papers (Profiles in Science)