Hypertension in the African American population: A succinct look at its epidemiology, pathogenesis, and therapy

Arterial hypertension is prevalent in the black population in the United States. It is directly related to cardiovascular and kidney damage. Its pathogenesis is complex and includes the high incidence of obesity, salt sensitivity and the activation of the renin-angiotensinaldosterone system. This co...

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Main Authors: Luis M Ortega, Emad Sedki, Ali Nayer
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Elsevier 2015-03-01
Series:Nefrología
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0211699515000260