Figure 1.
Development of salt-sensitive hypertension and various consequences of salt restriction. BP = blood pressure, CVD = cardiovascular disease, MR = mineralocorticoid receptor, Na = sodium, NO = nitric oxide, SNS = sympathetic nervous system.
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