Hypertension is a major modifiable risk factor for renal, cerebrovascular, and cardiovascular disease. The pathophysiology of hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is complex, whereby both ...

University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers are calling for a wider study of racial differences in high blood pressure after finding two clinical measures that are significantly greater in Blacks ...

New findings show how the progression of atherosclerosis is affected by a combination of hypertension and changes to the stiffness of the artery. Research published in Science Advances discovers the ...

Hypertension is one of the most prevalent non-transmittable diseases in the world, with 29% of the world's population expected to suffer from the condition by 2025. Despite substantial advances in ...

Chronic hypertension is the most common major medical disorder encountered during pregnancy, occurring in up to 6 percent of pregnant women in the United States. The substantial negative effect of ...

Although some cases of PAH have known causes, such as genetic factors, many cases have no identifiable underlying cause and are designated as idiopathic. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical for ...

A research team has investigated structural changes in kidneys of patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The results show that high blood pressure can lead to abnormalities in the podocytes, ...

Investigators provide recent information on the classification, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, focusing specifically on its impact on women. Pulmonary ...

Stage I nocturnal hypertension is linked to an increased risk for kidney function deterioration in patients with chronic kidney disease.