Browsing Journal Articles (PAS) by Author "Kapesa, S."

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    • Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Kenyan Adolescents With a+Thalassemia 

      Etyang, A. O.; Khayeka, C.; Kapesa, S.; Muthumbi, E.; Odipo, E.; Wamukoya, M.; Ngomi, Nicholas N.; Haregu, T. N.; Kyobutungi, C.; Tendwa, M.; Makale, J.; Macharia, A.; Cruickshank, J. K.; Smeeth, L.; Scott, A. G.; Williams, T. N. (2017-03)
      Background-—Recent studies have discovered that a-globin is expressed in blood vessel walls where it plays a role in regulating vascular tone. We tested the hypothesis that blood pressure (BP) might differ between normal ...

    • Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Kenyan Adolescents With the Sickle Cell Trait 

      Etyang, A. O.; Wandabwa, C. K.; Kapesa, S.; Muthumbi, E.; Odipo, E.; Wamukoya, M.; Ngomi, Nicholas N.; Haregu, T.; Kyobutungi, C.; Williams, T. N.; Makale, J.; Macharia, A.; Cruickshank, J. K.; Smeeth, L.; Scott, A. G. (2017-05-22)
      The potential association between sickle cell trait (SCT) and increased arterial stiffness/blood pressure (BP) has not been evaluated in detail despite its association with stroke, sudden death, and renal disease. We ...