Genetic Predisposition to High Blood Pressure Associates With Cardiovascular Complications Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Two Independent Studies

Hypertension and type 2 diabetes (T2D) commonly coexist, and both conditions are major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). We aimed to examine the association between genetic predisposition to high blood pressure and risk of CVD in individuals with T2D. The current study included 1,005 me...

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Main Authors: Qi, Qibin, Forman, John P., Jensen, Majken K., Flint, Alan, Curhan, Gary C., Rimm, Eric B., Hu, Frank B., Qi, Lu
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: American Diabetes Association 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3478541/