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essential hypertension

essential hypertension Essential hypertension is a common worldwide form of high blood pressure that is a major health problem.

Essential hypertension is a common worldwide form of high blood pressure that is a major health problem. It is associated with a greater risk of coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, and heart failure, and genetic variation in the vitamin D receptor has been linked to its development in some cases.