New Developments in the Genetics of Hypertension: What Should Clinicians Know?

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It has long been known that genetic factors play a major role in determining an individual's propensity to hypertension. In recent years, there has been major progress towards realizing the goal of identifying the specific genetic factors that lead to alterations in blood pressure. Of particular note, new genes regulating renal sodium handling and aldosterone regulation have been discovered via the study of rare...

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