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Pathophysiology of hypertension: differences between young and elderly

B Folkow1

  • 1Department of Physiology, University of Göteborg, Sweden.

Journal of Hypertension. Supplement : Official Journal of the International Society of Hypertension
|June 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Primary hypertension involves genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and structural changes. With age, structural adaptations become dominant, leading to irreversible hypertension.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Science
  • Hypertension Pathophysiology

Background:

  • Primary hypertension arises from a multifactorial background.
  • Key elements include polygenic predisposition, environmental triggers, and structural resetting of the cardiovascular system.
  • These factors interact, with environmental effects often initiating genetic predisposition and structural changes becoming dominant as hypertension progresses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the multifactorial pathogenesis of primary hypertension.
  • To describe the progression of hypertension, including early functional changes and later structural dominance.
  • To examine the impact of aging on the cardiovascular system in hypertensive individuals.

Main Methods:

  • The study synthesizes existing knowledge on hypertension pathogenesis.

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  • It analyzes the interplay between genetic, environmental, and structural factors in disease progression.
  • It reviews the effects of aging on cardiovascular changes in hypertension.

    • Main Results:

    • Hypertension involves polygenic predisposition, environmental factors, and structural resetting.
    • Early hypertension shows enhanced neurohormonal activity and reversible hypertrophy.
    • Aging exacerbates cardiovascular changes, making structural adaptations dominant and less reversible.

    Conclusions:

    • Primary hypertension is a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and structural factors.
    • Structural changes become increasingly dominant and irreversible with disease progression and aging.
    • Understanding these elements is crucial for managing hypertension effectively.