Hypertension is referred to as essential (primary) when the doctor is unable to identify a specific cause. It is by far the most common type of high blood pressure. The causes of this type, while unknown, are likely to be a complex combination of genetic, environmental, and other factors.[For risk factors of developing primary hypertension, see the Risk Factors section of this report.]
Genetic Factors. A number of genetic factors or interactions between genes...
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