Hypertension in Metabolic Syndrome: Vascular Pathophysiology

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic and cardiovascular symptoms: insulin resistance (IR), obesity, dyslipemia. Hypertension and vascular disorders are central to this syndrome. After a brief historical review, we discuss the role of sympathetic tone. Subsequently, we examine the link betwee...

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Main Authors: Yolanda Mendizábal, Silvia Llorens, Eduardo Nava
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Hypertension
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/230868
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