The association of genetic variations with sensitivity of blood pressure to dietary salt: A narrative literature review
<div><p class="abstract">Salt sensitivity of blood pressure (BP) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity. Up to 50% of patients with essential hypertension are salt-sensitive, as manifested by a rise in BP with salt intake. Several genetic variations have bee...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Vesnu Publications
2014-05-01
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Series: | ARYA Atherosclerosis |
Online Access: | http://arya.mui.ac.ir/index.php/arya/article/view/705 |