https://doi.org/10.4081/itjm.2009.82
Hypertension and diabetic retinopathy: a simple association?
Submitted: 29 April 2013
Accepted: 29 April 2013
Published: 30 April 2013
Accepted: 29 April 2013
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AIM OF THE STUDY This review describes the epidemiologic studies that explored the relationships between hypertension and diabetic retinopathy and the potential pathogenetic mechanisms underlying this association. Finally the effects of antihypertensive treatment in primary and secondary prevention of diabetic retinopathy are discussed. CONCLUSIONS The understanding of the pathogenetic mechanisms and risk factors is crucial to establish effective preventive and treatment strategies.
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Dalla Vestra, M., Simioni, N., Patrassi, G. M., & Fioretto, P. (2013). Hypertension and diabetic retinopathy: a simple association?. Italian Journal of Medicine, 3(2), 82–87. https://doi.org/10.4081/itjm.2009.82
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