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Genetic cause of rare high blood pressure syndrome discovered

This inherited disease causes the adrenal gland to produce high level of aldosterone, excess of which shoots up blood pressure.

07 Feb 2018 8:26 AM

Experts discover genetic cause of rare high blood pressure syndrome

Such a condition, if prolonged, damages blood vessels, which can result in damage to the heart, the kidneys, and the brain.

06 Feb 2018 5:41 PM

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