Causes,Effects and Treatment

Baroreceptor

Pressure sensors found in aortic arch and carotid sinuses.  They sense a change in pressure and stimulate the baroreflex to either increase blood pressure or to reduce it.

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One third of patients with hypertension are overweight.  75% of patients with diabetes develop cardiovascular dieases due to hypertension.  There are also strong links between insulin resistance and hypertension.

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