New research gives clues to artery problems in high blood pressure
·A small piece of genetic material could hold the key to diagnosing and treating high blood pressure earlier ·Research led by University of Glasgow was part-funded by Kidney Research UKNew research by scientists in Scotland has found that a small piece of genetic material could explain why arteries become increasingly stiff (which happens in high blood pressure) and why blood vessels age faster. If found in patient blood samples, this molecule could give doctors an early warning of artery problems, and help people get treatment more quickly. The researchers pinpointed a piece