Introduction: Hypertension (HTN), a leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, is intricately linked with endothelial dysfunction, a hallmark of vascular pathology. The effect of oxidative stress in maintaining the optimum endothelial function in the regulation of blood pressure is yet to be explored. While numerous factors contribute to the pathogenesis of HTN, emerging evidence highlights the pivotal role of oxidative stress in endothelial dysfunction, offering novel insights into the underlying mechanisms.
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Hypertension (HTN) is endemic in India and it is considered a public health challenge in both economically developed and developing nations. Unfortunately, despite its high prevalence, its awareness, treatment, and control status are low in urban as well as rural Indian populations. Objectives To determine the burden of hypertension and prehypertension in a Community Health Center (CHC) and to find the association of hypertension with the age group and sex of study subjects.
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