Table 1.
Phenotype/Trait | Population Ancestry | |
---|---|---|
African | European | |
Early onset hypertension | More common | Less common |
Severe hypertension | More common | Less common |
Salt sensitivity | More common | Common |
Plasma renin activity | More commonly suppressed | May be suppressed |
Excretion of a sodium load | Delayed | Rapid |
Red blood cell intracellular sodium concentration | Elevated | Normal |
Renal blood flow | Reduced | Normal |
Catecholamine sensitivity | Increased | Normal |