Which mechanism is fundamental in causing end-organ damage in chronic uncontrolled hypertension?
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Correct answer: High hemodynamic load injuring the endothelium
Chronic hypertension imposes a high hemodynamic load on small vessels, injuring the endothelium and microcirculation and producing target-organ damage in the heart, kidney, brain, and vessels.
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