| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9940747 | American Journal of Hypertension | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Prevalence of WC hypertension was greater in centenarians than in elderly subjects. The WC effect and BP variation may be increased in centenarians. Previously observed higher BPs seen in very elderly individuals might be explained by the greater impact of WC hypertension.
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Authors
Medet Jumabay, Yukio Ozawa, Hiroshi Kawamura, Satoshi Saito, Yoichi Izumi, Hiromi Mitsubayashi, Yuji Kasamaki, Tomohiro Nakayama, Zuheng Cheng, Yitong Ma, Masum Mahumut,