Masked Hypertension and Its Impact on Heart, Kidneys and Peripheral Vascular System

Document Type : Abstracts

Abstract

Worldwide, Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the 
leading cause of death accounting for 30% of all death 
causes.(1) Hypertension (HTN) is considered as the main 
risk factor for cardiovascular and renal diseases, thus 
constituting one of the main determinants of mortality and 
morbidity worldwide.(2)