The Renin-Angiotensin System in the Development of Salt-Sensitive Hypertension in Animal Models and Humans
Hypertension is still one of the major causes of death from cardiovascular failure. Increased salt intake may aggravate the rise in blood pressure and the development of consequential damage of the heart, the vessels and other organs. The general necessity of restricted salt intake regardless of blo...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-03-01
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| Series: | Pharmaceuticals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/3/4/940/ |