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Genetic variations related to hypertension: a review.
Journal of human hypertension - 1 Jan 2005
Tanira M O M, Al Balushi K A
Abstract excerpt
Hypertension is a complex multifactorial disorder with genetic, environmental and demographic factors contributing to its prevalence. The genetic element contribution to blood pressure variation ranges from 30 to 50%. Therefore, identifying hypertension susceptibility genes will help understanding the pathophysiology of the disease. In addition to the potential impact of genomic information in selecting...
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