High Hormone Levels May Put Young Black Males at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Monday, Jun. 3rd 2013 8:06 AM
Increased levels of the hormone c in young black males correlate with an unhealthy chain of events that starts with retaining too much salt and results in an enlarged heart muscle, researchers say. The findings indicate physicians may want to reach for aldosterone inhibitors early in their effort to control blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular risk in young black males.
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