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2024
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Throughout your life your blood pressure will be largely determined by your genetic makeup, BMI, what you eat and any medications you take. If your parents have or had high blood pressure, the odds are that you will, one day develop it too, so if you are fortunate enough to live into old age it may well end up causing you some issues. So lets be warned!
As only 10% of patients with high blood pressure are 'salt sensitive' (meaning that the blood pressure fails to fall in 90% of hypertensives when salt intake is greatly reduced), it seems plausible that consuming high levels of sodium from a young age can “programme” the cardiovascular system to maintain higher blood pressure later in life.
This article looks into the role of PCSK9, the development of PCSK9 inhibitors, their efficiency, and their potential as a game-changer in the management of cardiovascular diseases. It provides a short exploration of the subject, drawing upon the most recent and relevant research and guidelines.