Database digs deep to uncover roots of hypertension disparity

NCT ID NCT02290392

Summary

This study analyzed existing health data from 1,692 African Americans with severe high blood pressure. Researchers examined genetic, lifestyle, and social information to understand why this condition is more common and severe in this population. No new treatments were tested; the goal was to gather knowledge to help guide future research and care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

Conditions

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