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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Elsevier
2015-03-01
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| Series: | Nefrología |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0211699515000260 |