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The Real Cause Of High Blood Pressure

The Real Cause Of High Blood Pressure

Why insulin resistance may be a major factor in 'unexplained' high blood pressure.

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Mar 01, 2023
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High blood pressure is characterised in two ways:

  1. Essential Hypertension - No obvious cause

  2. Secondary Hypertension - High blood pressure as a result of another medical issue.

Secondary hypertension is uncommon and accounts for about 5 - 10% of all cases of high blood pressure. The causes of secondary hypertension include obstructive sleep apnea, kidney di…

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