Is small artery structure during antihypertensive therapy an independent predictor of cardiovascular events in essential hypertension?
On-treatment small artery structure identifies individuals still at increased cardiovascular risk despite long-term BP normalization and may be an additional target for therapy to prevent cardiovascular events.
The current findings have important implications for appropriate treatment for alcohol-dependent women. In particular, such treatment should include training in affect regulation and interpersonal skills, as well as treatment for depression, when appropriate.