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Genetic predisposition and stress-induced hypertension. [Rats]

Journal Article · · Science; (United States)
OSTI ID:7103983
When chronically exposed to an approach-avoidance conflict, rats with a genetic susceptibility to hypertension showed persistent elevations in systolic blood pressure, but rats with a genetic resistance to hypertension did not. Hence, phychic stress is selectively efficacious in producing hypertensive effects depending on genetic predisposition of the animal.
Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY
OSTI ID:
7103983
Journal Information:
Science; (United States), Journal Name: Science; (United States) Vol. 193; ISSN SCIEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English