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Orthostatic hypotension: a new classification system
Europace, 10/03/07
Deegan, B.M.T., et al. - Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a common condition, which is defined as a reduction in systolic blood pressure of 20 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure of >=10 mmHg within 3 min of orthostatic stress. Utilizing total peripheral resistance (TPR) and cardiac output (CO) measurements during tilt-table testing (Modelflow method), we classified OH into three categories, namely arteriolar, venular, and mixed. The principle defect in arteriolar OH is impaired vasoconstriction after orthostatic stress, reflected by absence of the compensatory increase in TPR
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Associations of genetic polymorphisms of arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein with risk of coronary artery disease in a European–American population
Atherosclerosis, 12/07/09
Qualitative assessment of previous evidence and an updated meta-analysis confirms lack of association between the ESR1 rs2234693 (PvuII) variant and coronary heart disease in men and women
Atherosclerosis, 12/07/09
Long-Term Stability of Cardiovascular and Catecholamine Responses to Stress Tests. An 18-Year Follow-Up Study
Hypertension, 12/07/09
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Salt intake, stroke, and cardiovascular disease: meta-analysis of prospective studies
British Medical Journal, 12/07/09
Long-Term Stability of Cardiovascular and Catecholamine Responses to Stress Tests. An 18-Year Follow-Up Study
Hypertension, 12/07/09
Review: aspirin reduces vascular events but increases bleeding in primary and secondary prevention
Evidence-Based Medicine, 12/07/09
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