Blood Pressure

Data on Blood Pressure Published by Researchers at University of London, Imperial College

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, January 17th, 2011

2011 JAN 17 -- According to a study from London, the United Kingdom, "Bariatric surgery has been suggested to improve arterial hypertension and renal function. This prospective controlled observational study aimed to investigate changes in renal inflammation, renal function and arterial blood pressure before and after bariatric surgery."

"Blood pressure was measured, and urine and blood samples were collected from 34 morbidly obese patients before and 4 weeks after bariatric surgery. Serum levels of cystatin C, creatinine, albumin, cholesterol and C-reactive protein (CRP) were measured, along with urinary cytokine/creatinine ratios for macrophage migration...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2011-01-17)

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