New Hypertension Research Could Save Lives

Many people around the world struggle with hypertension.  Whether it is caused by diet or genetics the effects of hypertension could be deadly.  Researchers at Queen Mary University in London have linked 11 genes to the cause of hypertension.  The article discusses how the researchers studied over 120,000 individuals and examined the variants in known blood pressure traits.  Such research could change the pharmaceutical industry as well.  The scientists who develop drugs to treat hypertension could begin designing medicine to better treat this disease.  Hypertension is one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide and according to this article it is known as "the silent killer".  Hypertension affects many people and can cause other serious problems such as a heart attack or stroke.  This research will change the way doctors treat hypertension and hopefully help them save more lives.

I believe that this new research is life changing for millions of people around the world.  Many people do not consider high blood pressure to be a huge problem but the serious conditions it can cause, if left untreated, are killing many people everyday.  Since hypertension is known as the "silent killer", being able to detect the presence of hypertension through genetics could help catch the issue early enough before tragedy can strike.  The genetic research being performed will help save lives and create a better life for those effected by hypertension.

Article Link: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140220141802.htm

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