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Lead
Wayne State University
With
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Age
30–74
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Individuals with known HTN
African-American race (self reported)
Repeat SBP ≥ 160 mmHg within 1 hour of arrival
Age 30-74 years
Asymptomatic state (class I as defined by Goldman Specific Activity Scale)
You may not be if
Dyspnea (exertional, rest or nocturnal) or chest pain as a primary or secondary chief complaint
Prior history of HF, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy (any), valvular heart disease (any) or renal failure with current, previous, or planned future dialysis
Acute illness or injury which necessitates hospital admission
Acute alcohol or cocaine intoxication or history of chronic alcohol (determined using the CAGE screening questions) or cocaine (self-reported) abuse
Acute or decompensated psychiatric disorder or any underlying psychiatric disorder or cognitive deficit which precludes effective on-going communication or ability to follow-up as required
Cancer (other than skin), HIV, or any other medical condition that might limit life expectancy
Hepatitis or liver enzyme (ALT, AST) elevations \> 1.5x normal
Planned move \> 50 miles in the next 9 months
History of kidney stones
GFR \<30
Serum calcium \> 10.5 mg/dl or known history of hypercalcemia
History of or known primary hyperparathyroidism
Sarcoidosis or other granulomatous disease
Pregnant or planning to become pregnant
Allergy or known hypersensitivity to gadolinium contrast
Severe claustrophobia
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