Key result
Complex genetic and environmental hypertension etiology requires prompt clinical management to prevent stroke.
Why the study?
Uncertainty surrounds the genetic underpinnings of hypertension and its origins.
This prize-winning essay creatively explores the complex interplay between genetics, environment, and clinical practice in the development of hypertension.
The British Irish Hypertension Society (BIHS) 2023 Sir Stanley Peart Essay Competition posed a challenging topic: ‘Hypertension is a genetic condition?’ The presence of a question mark in the topic immediately conveys the uncertainty surrounding the genetic underpinnings of hypertension. In this prize-winning essay, I delve into the causes, complications and management of hypertension from a patient perspective intertwining the latest genetic evidence with clinical, pathophysiological and epidemiologic insights while also considering the impact of cognitive biases. This essay illuminates the complex tapestry of hypertension’s origins, emphasising the intricate interplay between genetics, environment, clinical practice, and patient beliefs which collectively contribute to the significant public health burden posed by hypertension.
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Rebecca Hanna (2024) studied Hypertension. Hypertension etiology involves a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors, necessitating prompt clinical management to prevent severe complications like stroke.
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