Sentence examples for drive hypertension from inspiring English sources

In my book, Hypertension and You, I discuss the three main mechanisms that drive hypertension, and the drugs that target those mechanisms.

Elevated plasma glucocorticoid levels drive hypertension in both humans and rodents (1, 54).

It is also possible that altered endothelial function in renal and/or central nervous system vessels leads to perturbation of function that drives hypertension [ 22, 23].

It is this up-regulation of the WNK signalling pathway that is responsible for the salt retention that drives the hypertension in FHHt.

Furthermore, it seems that the observed presence of MetS and its components is largely driven by hypertension (prevalence 30 50%, table 1) and dyslipidemia (30 50%).

Hypertension driven by the kidney hormone renin responds best to ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers, as well as direct renin inhibitors and beta-blockers.

Is there a role for psychotherapy or other psychological intervention in treating hypertension driven by psychological factors?

In summary, there is a clear need for new and improved clinically driven strategies for hypertension control in primary care to prevent morbidity and mortality.

The reported high prevalence of CKD, stages G3-G4 albuminuriaurin in our study, driven essentially by hypertension, diabetes, obesity and longstanding used of herbal and street medications invite policy makers to undertake an array of actions to promote and sustain nephroprotection.

Our decision to exclude IMT from the analysis was based on the fact that, though focal plaque is the direct manifestation of atherosclerosis, IMT is considered a surrogate not only of diffuse atherosclerosis but also of medial hypertrophy, unrelated to atherosclerosis, that is driven primarily by hypertension [ 32].

CVD has reached epidemic proportions in Africa, driven mainly by hypertension, diabetes, obesity and dyslipidaemia. 1 The challenging first step to address the burden of CVD on the continent is to establish accurate epidemiological data on this condition and its risk factors.