Whole blood methylome-derived features to discriminate endocrine hypertension

Abstract excerpt

BACKGROUND: Arterial hypertension represents a worldwide health burden and a major risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Hypertension can be primary (primary hypertension, PHT), or secondary to endocrine disorders (endocrine hypertension, EHT), such as Cushing's syndrome (CS), primary aldosteronism (PA), and pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma (PPGL). Diagnosis of EHT is currently based on hormone...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
• Share to Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
• Share to Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension