Microvascular dysfunction (MVD) is considered a crucial pathway in the development and
progression of cardiometabolic and renal disease and is associated with increased …

The upward trend in adolescent hypertension is widely attributed to the adolescent obesity
epidemic. Secular trends in adolescent prehypertension and hypertension have risen in …

Hypertension is one of the most common causes of preventable death worldwide. The
prevalence of pediatric hypertension has increased significantly in recent decades. The …

Background The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of hypertension in
Korean adolescents, its long-term trends, and factors associated with the development of …

OBJECTIVE: To systematically review and meta-analyze associations between obesity, BP,
and physical activity with retinal vessel diameters in children. DATA SOURCES: We …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. In
recent years, studies have shown that the origins of CVD may be traced to vascular and …

Importance Hypertension affects 6% of all children, and its prevalence is increasing.
Childhood hypertension tracks into adulthood and is associated with subclinical …

Objective The burden of cardiovascular disease in bipolar disorder (BD) exceeds what can
be explained by traditional cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs), lifestyle, and/or medications …

Abstract Relative to non‐Hispanic Whites, non‐Hispanic Blacks are disproportionately
affected by elevated blood pressure (BP). It is unknown whether race or subclinical …

Abstract Aims/Introduction To examine the incidence rate of severe non‐proliferative and
proliferative diabetic retinopathy (severe‐NPDR/PDR) and determine its potential risk …