Abstract
The involvement of elements in the pathological process of primary hypertension has been established. The serum levels of copper, iron, zinc, sodium, potassium and calcium were studied by atomic absorption spectrophotometery and flame photometry in hypertensive and normal subjects. Serum copper and zinc levels were increased in hypertensive patients (25.5% and 14.7% respectively) as compared to normal subjects. A decrease in serum sodium (21:9%), potassium (31.02%), iron (44.7%) and calcium (34.23%) was observed in hypertensive as compared to control subjects. The role of these serum element variations and their possible involvement in hypertension is discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |