Hypertension – The Silent Killer

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J Pre Clin Clin Res. 2011;5(2):43-46 Article (PDF, 111.5 kB) References(33) KEYWORDS hypertensioncomplications of hypertension ABSTRACT Hypertension is often called ‘the silent killer’ because it shows no early symptoms and, simultaneously, is the single most significant risk factor for atherosclerosis and all clinical manifestations of atherosclerosis. It is an independent predisposing factor for heart failure, coronary artery disease, stroke, renal disease, and peripheral arterial disease. It is the most important risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in industrialized countries. REFERENCES(33) 1. Mancia G, Grassi G, Kjeldsen SE. Nadciśnienie tętnicze – podręcznik European Society of Hypertension, VIA MEDICA, Gdańsk 2009. Google Scholar 2. Kearney PM, Whelton M, Reynolds K, Muntner P, Whelton PK, He J. Global burden of hypertension: analysis of worldwide data. Lancet 2005;365(9455):217-223. CrossRef Google Scholar 3. 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