What is the Role of Histology in Diagnosing Hypertension-Related Changes?
Hypertension can cause significant histological changes in blood vessels, including thickening of the vessel walls and narrowing of the lumen. These changes result from increased smooth muscle cell proliferation and collagen deposition. Histological examination can reveal these alterations, helping to diagnose long-standing hypertension and assess the damage it has caused to organs such as the kidneys and heart.
