Inflammatory markers in patients with hypertension

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2023 May 2;84(5):1-8. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2022.0531. Epub 2023 May 22.ABSTRACTHypertension is a chronic disease with high levels of morbidity and disability. Elevated blood pressure can lead to many complications and is the main risk factor for stroke, heart failure and nephropathy. Factors associated with hypertension and inflammatory response differ from those associated with vascular inflammation. The immune system plays a vital role in the pathophysiology of hypertension. Inflammation is particularly relevant in the progression of cardiovascular diseases, which has led to extensive research on inflammatory markers and indicators.PMID:37235676 | DOI:10.12968/hmed.2022.0531
Source: British Journal of Hospital Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Source Type: research