Unique characteristics of Asians with hypertension: what is known and what can be done?
J Hypertens
; 42(9): 1482-1489, 2024 Sep 01.
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ABSTRACT
Hypertension remains the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease worldwide. Over the past 30âyears, the prevalence of hypertension has been increasing in East and Southeast Asia to a greater extent as compared with other Western countries. Asians with hypertension have unique characteristics. This can be attributed to increased impact of obesity on Asians with hypertension, excessive salt intake and increased salt sensitivity, loss of diurnal rhythm in blood pressure and primary aldosteronism. The impact of hypertension on cardiovascular (particularly strokes) and chronic kidney disease is greater in Asians. These unique characteristics underpinned by the diverse socioeconomic backgrounds pose its own challenges in the diagnosis and management of hypertension in Asia.
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01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pueblo Asiatico
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Hipertensión
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Hypertens
Año:
2024
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Article