Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of mortality globally, particularly among individuals with both obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and metabolic syndrome (MetS).
Stroke affects a greater proportion of men (59%) compared to women (41%). Additionally, the study found that 71% of stroke patients have hypertension, and 41% are smokers. Stroke occurs when ...
From the Nephritic Clinic of the Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, and the Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School. Derow, Harry A. — Assistant Physician, Beth Israel Hospital ...
A larger proportion of Blacks have lower plasma renin activity levels, relative expansion of plasma volume and a higher prevalence of salt-dependent hypertension. [29] These apparent physiological ...