Contreras ZE , Zuluaga MSX

Language: Spanish
References: 16
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ABSTRACT

Hypertension is a chronic ailment of varied etiology and characterized by the sustained increase in blood pressure, either systolic, diastolic, or both. In 90% of cases the cause is unknown for which is called essential hypertension, with a strong hereditary influence. In 5 to 10% of cases there is a cause directly responsible for raising the blood pressure; this form of hypertension is called secondary hypertension. Hypertension causes damage to various organs and the extent of it and the time required to appear directly related to the degree of hypertension. It is a clear cardiovascular risk factor and therefore requires strict control.

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