Hypertension, haematuria and renal functioning in haemophilia - a cross-sectional study in Europe.

Journal: Haemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia
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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This cross-sectional, epidemiological study sought to assess the prevalence and extent of potential risk factors for hypertension, particularly renal function related to haematuria and their associations in people with haemophilia.

Authors

  • P A Holme
    Department of Haematology, Oslo University Hospital and Institute of Clinical Medicine University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
  • C Combescure
    University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
  • R C Tait
    Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK.
  • E Berntorp
    Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.
  • S Rauchensteiner
    Bayer Healthcare, Berlin, Germany.
  • P de Moerloose
    University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.