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World J Hypertens. Oct 31, 2022; 10(1): 1-14
Published online Oct 31, 2022. doi: 10.5494/wjh.v10.i1.1
Published online Oct 31, 2022. doi: 10.5494/wjh.v10.i1.1
Figure 1 Overview of major cardiac markers' role in the pathogenesis of hypertension.
Source: Designed by the authors with the help of articles, signs showed further information, e.g., ↓ - decreased levels, ↑ - increased levels. BNP: Brain natriuretic peptide; CK-MB: Creatinine kinase-MB; CRP: C-reactive protein; cTnI: Cardiac troponin I; lp (a): Lipoprotein A; OPN: Osteopontin; MMPs: Matrix metalloproteinases; NPs: Natriuretic peptides; NT-proBNP: N-terminal-pro hormone BNP; TIMPs: Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases.
- Citation: Rafaqat S, Afzal S, Rafaqat S, Khurshid H, Rafaqat S. Cardiac markers: Role in the pathogenesis of arterial hypertension. World J Hypertens 2022; 10(1): 1-14
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3168/full/v10/i1/1.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5494/wjh.v10.i1.1