Risk factors include age, ethnicity, genetic factors, familial history, lower education and socioeconomic status, smoking, psychological stressors, sleep apnea, dietary factors (High sodium intake, low potassium intake, excessive ETOH use), glucose intolerance and obesity.

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1. Risk factors include age, ethnicity, genetic factors, familial history, lower education and socioeconomic status, smoking, psychological stressors, sleep apnea, dietary factors (High sodium intake, low potassium intake, excessive ETOH use), glucose intolerance and obesity.