Hypertension or high blood pressure can lead to several complications, the most common of which is the narrowing and hardening of the arteries, a condition known as Arteriosclerosis. This happens when fatty deposits build up on the inner lining of the arteries, causing it to harden and thicken. When hypertension worsens, the fatty build up […]
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Hypertension – Pathological Classification and Solutions
Hypertension is a serious cause of illness, mortality and a cost to society. There is good evidence that hypertension is inheritable, although the precise genetic pattern is not known. Many studies have also confirmed a positive correlation between body weight and high blood pressure. Patients who lose weight can reduce their blood pressure. The pathophysiological […]