Noninvasive assessment of arterial stiffness in children and teenagers in families with a history of hypertension
Incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in children is currently increasing and arterial hypertension is ranking number one among them. Changes in blood vessels can be detected in the developing arterial hypertension at the preclinical stage. Detection of these changes enables to prevent further progression of increased arterial blood pressure via the package of preventive measures.