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Hypertension Hypertension refers to chronic elevation in BP. A measurement of blood pressure is expressed using the reading for systolic pressure as the first (higher) number and the reading for diastolic pressure as the second (lower) number. A reading above 140/90 mmHg is considered to be Lifestyle factors such as diet (including excessive sodium intake), exercise, smoking, stress, and obesity all contribute to development of primary hypertension. Numerous genes have been found that contribute to the management of sodium and most probably play a role in the development of hypertension. The development and . . .
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