How does oxidative stress contribute to end-organ damage in hypertension and vascular disease?
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Correct answer: By damaging endothelium and driving inflammation
Excess reactive oxygen species damage endothelial cells, trigger inflammation, and promote vascular remodeling and fibrosis — contributing to target-organ injury in hypertension.
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