| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3846743 | Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The etiology of hypertension historically includes 2 components: genetics and lifestyle. However, recent epidemiologic studies report an inverse relationship between birth weight and hypertension suggesting that a suboptimal fetal environment may also contribute to increased disease in later life. Experimental studies support this observation and indicate that cardiovascular/kidney disease originates in response to fetal adaptations to adverse conditions during prenatal life.
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Authors
Norma B. Ojeda, Daniela Grigore, Barbara T. Alexander,