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Nefrología (Madrid)
versão On-line ISSN 1989-2284versão impressa ISSN 0211-6995
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ORTEGA, Luis M.; SEDKI, Emad e NAYER, Ali. Hypertension in the African American population: a succinct look at its epidemiology, pathogenesis, and therapy. Nefrología (Madr.) [online]. 2015, vol.35, n.2, pp.139-145. ISSN 1989-2284.
Arterial hypertension is prevalent in the black population in the United States. It is directly related to cardiovascular and kidney damage. Its pathogenesis is complex and includes the high incidence of obesity, salt sensitivity and the activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. This complexity requires a therapeutic combination that includes changes in dietary habits and appropriate antihypertensive regimes. The International Society of Hypertension in Blacks recommends initiating dietary intervention for values of systolic/ diastolic arterial blood pressure above 115/75 mmHg and maintaining arterial blood pressure below 135/85 mmHg using appropiate antihypertensive medication. The most adequate antihypertensive drug for this population has yet to be determined.
Palavras-chave : Hypertension; African American; Epidemiology of hypertension; Pathogenesis of hypertension; Antihypertensives for African Americans.