Chiropractic care for hypertension: Review of the literature and study of biological and genetic bases.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Hypertension is a multifactorial condition that is among the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Regulation of blood pressure greatly depends upon the activity of the autonomic nervous system. Alterations in the autonomic nervous system can lead to hypertension. In addition to nervous system control and individual physiologic state, various genes can directly influence autonomic responses. The complexity of blood pressure control is reflected in the 20-30% of individuals resistant to traditional pharmacological treatment, this indicates the need for alternative interventions. This article provides an integrative review and discussion of the key neurophysiologic and genetic factors that contribute to blood pressure regulation, the autonomic nervous system (ANS)

SUBMITTER: Sullivan SG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8023135 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature