Pathogenesis and consequences of essential hypertension.

ABSTRACT

Essential hypertension is a global problem with fairly high morbidity and mortality. The pathological mechanisms in hypertension are many and involve sympathetic nervous system, renin-angiotensin-aldersterone system, nitric oxide and a host of vasoactive substances. The consequences of hypertension are related either to hypertension or to atherosclerotic process in the arteries.