Elevated blood pressure and hypertension may cause premature cardiac damage in youth. (IMAGE)

University of Eastern Finland

Elevated blood pressure and hypertension may cause premature cardiac damage in youth.

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Elevated blood pressure and hypertension may cause premature cardiac damage in youth. Blood pressure screening and prevention are urgently needed in the young population.

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Andrew Agbaje.

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