Roles of Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Vascular Dysfunction in Hypertension

Hypertension is a complex condition and is the most common cardiovascular risk factor, contributing to widespread morbidity and mortality. Approximately 90% of hypertension cases are classified as essential hypertension, where the precise cause is unknown. Hypertension is associated with inflammatio...

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Main Authors: Quynh N. Dinh, Grant R. Drummond, Christopher G. Sobey, Sophocles Chrissobolis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/406960