Arterial stiffness and hypertension
Abstract Arterial stiffness and hypertension are closely related in pathophysiology. Chronic high blood pressure (BP) can lead to arterial wall damage by mechanical stress, endothelial dysfunction, increased inflammation, oxidative stress, and renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) activation....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Clinical Hypertension |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40885-023-00258-1 |