Mechanisms of Fetal Programming in Hypertension

• Main Authors: John Edward Jones (Author), Julie A. Jurgens (Author), Sarah A. Evans (Author), Riley C. Ennis (Author), Van Anthony M. Villar (Author), Pedro A. Jose (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Events that occur in the early fetal environment have been linked to long-term health and lifespan consequences in the adult. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), which may occur as a result of nutrient insufficiency, exposure to hormones, or disruptions in placental structure or function, may in...