Browsing by Subject "carotid intima-media thickness"
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Blood glutathione and subclinical atherosclerosis in African men: the SABPA study
(Oxford Univ Press, 2009)Background: Sub-Saharan Africans face an increasing burden of hypertension and related cardiac and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality, making the identification of factors leading to early vascular abnormalities ... -
Exploring leptin from endothelial activation to subclinical organ damage in young black and white adults: the African-PREDICT study
(North-West University, 2019)Motivation: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the most predominant non-communicable diseases worldwide. The most prominent risk factor that is accountable for the development of CVD, namely hypertension, is drastically ... -
Exploring the link between oxidative stress and the vasculature in a bi-ethnic population
(North-West University, 2019)Oxidative stress has been implicated in the development of hypertension, arterial stiffness and atherosclerosis. Optimal functioning of the enzymatic antioxidant system is central to prevent increased oxidative stress and ... -
Nocturnal blood pressure, 3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylglycol and carotidIntima-media thickness: the SABPA Study
(Elsevier, 2013)Background: Research demonstrated a significant relationship between elevated nocturnal blood pressure and sym-pathetic hyperactivity. The study aimed to investigate possible associations between norepinephrine ... -
Relationships between physical activity status, intima-media thickness and cardio-metabolic risk factors in a cohort of teachers: the SABPA-study
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Physical inactivity is a significant health concern, contributing to the development of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the 21st century. Among NCDs, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are major contributors to the high ...