Selenium, copper, zinc and hypertension: an analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2011–2016)

Abstract Background Hypertension is a major cardiovascular illness worldwide with many underlying causes. The role of trace elements selenium, copper, and zinc in hypertension is uncertain. The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of these trace elements in hypertension. Method Data from...

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Main Authors: Mrigendra M. Bastola, Craig Locatis, Richard Maisiak, Paul Fontelo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-020-01355-x