Systemic hypertension in blacks: an overview of current concepts of pathogenesis and management.

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Systemic hypertension in blacks: an overview of current concepts of pathogenesis and management.

The Nigerian postgraduate medical journal - 1 Sept 2003

Isezuo S A

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Systemic hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease among Blacks. Essential hypertension in this population is dominantly related to salt-sensitivity acting via various interactive mechanisms including volume changes, nitric oxide inactivation, angiotensin II and insulin resistance. Excess morbidity and mortality among Black hypertensives are related to twin problems of ignorance and...

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Algorithms
Antihypertensive Agents
Black People
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Hypertension

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PMID: 14692055

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