Author: Rahman et al. Summary: Hypertension is the leading risk factor for death and disability globally, particularly in Bangladesh. Serum calcium is supposed to be linked with the pathophysiology of hypertension, though various studies have shown contradictory results. Hence, this study was conducted to evaluate the role of serum calcium level in essential hypertensive patients. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Shaheed Monsur Ali Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka, following ethical clearance. Total 107 essential hypertensive patients who fulfilled inclusion and exclusion criteria, were included in this study following informed written consent. Blood pressure was measured according to the protocol

Author: Rahman et al. Summary: Hypertension is the leading risk factor for death and disability globally, particularly in Bangladesh. Serum calcium is supposed to be linked with the pathophysiology of hypertension, though various studies have shown contradictory results. Hence, this study was conducted to evaluate the role of serum calcium level in essential hypertensive patients. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Shaheed Monsur Ali Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka, following ethical clearance. Total 107 essential hypertensive patients who fulfilled inclusion and exclusion criteria, were included in this study following informed written consent. Blood pressure was measured according to the protocol