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World J Hypertens. Sep 26, 2026; 12(1): 121043
Published online Sep 26, 2026. doi: 10.5494/wjh.121043
Published online Sep 26, 2026. doi: 10.5494/wjh.121043
Role of prognostic markers in the pathogenesis of hypertension
Saira Rafaqat, Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
Author contributions: Rafaqat S designed the study, collected the data, wrote and edited the manuscript, and read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The author has no conflicts of interest to declare.
Corresponding author: Saira Rafaqat, PhD, Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Near Wapda Flats, Jail Road, Jubilee Town, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.
Received: March 16, 2026
Revised: April 29, 2026
Accepted: May 18, 2026
Published online: September 26, 2026
Processing time: 192 Days and 13.8 Hours
Revised: April 29, 2026
Accepted: May 18, 2026
Published online: September 26, 2026
Processing time: 192 Days and 13.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: The present review provides an updated and comprehensive overview of the fundamental role of various prognostic markers, including C-reactive protein, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, microalbuminuria, N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide, carotid intima-media thickness, glomerular filtration rate, triglycerides, body mass index, total cholesterol, fasting plasma glucose, right atrial pressure, and mixed venous oxygen saturation, involved in the pathogenesis of hypertension.