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Genetic factors determine changes in arterial tension in approximately half of hypertensive adults in developed countries, though concrete genes and mechanisms are known for only a small part.
This review provides an overview of the current understanding of genetic factors and mechanisms contributing to arterial hypertension.
Genetic knowledge insufficient for hypertension management; leaves open discovery of specific genes and mechanisms.
In developed countries, about 30% of the adult population is hypertensive. In approximately half of these people, changes in arterial tension are determined by genetic factors; in the others, environmental effects play the primary role. Concrete genes and mechanisms of high blood pressure have been determined only for a small part of hypertensive states. The state of studies, as well as certain genetic mechanisms of this disease, is discussed in the article below.
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A. L. Markel (2008) conducted a review in arterial hypertension. Genetic factors vs. Environmental effects was evaluated. Genetic factors determine changes in arterial tension in approximately half of hypertensive adults in developed countries, though concrete genes and mechanisms are known for only a small part.
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