New Developments in Hypertensive Encephalopathy.

abstract：:The nitric oxide (NO)-cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) signaling system is a well-characterized modulator of cardiovascular function, in general, and blood pressure, in particular. The availability of mice mutant for key enzymes in the NO-cGMP signaling system facilitated the identification of interactions with o...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Thoonen R,Sips PY,Bloch KD,Buys ES

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiplatelet agents represent a cornerstone in the management of patients at increased cardiovascular risk. Essential hypertension is considered a major public health problem leading to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The majority of patients with essential hypertension exhibit also additional cardio...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Gkaliagkousi E,Gavriilaki E,Douma S

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resistant hypertension is defined as blood pressure that remains uncontrolled despite using at least three antihypertensive medications in effective doses, ideally including a diuretic. Stricter blood pressure goals, higher obesity rates, older age, and increased use of certain exogenous substances are related to an i...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Pimenta E,Calhoun DA

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Essential hypertension is associated with impaired endothelium-dependent vasodilation and is caused mainly by production of oxygen free radicals that can destroy nitric oxide (NO), impairing its beneficial and protective effects on the vessel wall. Antihypertensive drugs can improve or restore endothelium-dependent va...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Taddei S,Virdis A,Ghiadoni L,Sudano I,Salvetti A

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review medical literature for evidence of association between hypertension and mitral regurgitation (MR) and summarize potential favorable effects of antihypertensive drugs on MR natural history and treatment. RECENT FINDINGS:Hypertension and MR are common diseases affecting a large proportion of ...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Katsi V,Georgiopoulos G,Magkas N,Oikonomou D,Virdis A,Nihoyannopoulos P,Toutouzas K,Tousoulis D

更新日期：2019-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The impaired capacity of the kidney to excrete sodium plays an essential role in the development of hypertension. Adrenal corticosteroids control renal handling of sodium by regulating tubular sodium reabsorption in the distal nephron where both mineralocorticoid receptors (MR) and glucocorticoid receptors are express...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Ayuzawa N,Fujita T

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our understanding of Na(+) transport defects has exploded in the past several years, and has provided unique insights into epithelial transport processes, and unusual clinical syndromes resulting from mutations of specific ion transporters. These genetic disorders affect Na(+) balance, with both Na(+) retaining and Na...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Warnock DG

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Women with chronic hypertension and pregnancy-induced hypertension are at substantial risk for developing pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, a disease with high fetomaternal morbidity and mortality. However, the etiology of this disease is still unknown. In this article, recent concepts on the pathophysiology of pre-eclampsia, ...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Kashiwagi M,Zimmermann R,Beinder E

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women and claims the lives of more than half a million women every year. Hypertension is one of the most prevalent and powerful contributors to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Hypertension affects more men than women until 55 years of age, but after age 5...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Harrison-Bernard LM,Raij L

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The seventeenth century London neuroanatomical school headed by Thomas Willis published the first images of the sympathetic nervous system. Nineteenth century European physiologists characterised these as the "pressor nerves". Von Euler's demonstration that the sympathetic transmitter was norepinephrine brought the fi...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Esler M

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This study aims to systematically review existing evidence on the effectiveness of mobile health technology (mHealth) interventions in addressing medication adherence among people with hypertension. RECENT FINDINGS:Twenty-one studies of mHealth interventions were included in the final review after sy...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Xiong S,Berkhouse H,Schooler M,Pu W,Sun A,Gong E,Yan LL

更新日期：2018-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Habitual aerobic exercise is associated with lower aortic stiffness, as measured by carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (CFPWV), in middle-aged/older adults without hypertension, but beneficial effects of aerobic exercise on CFPWV in hypertension remain contraversial. Therefore, the focus of this revi...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Pierce GL

更新日期：2017-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the current literature on use of telehealth at different stages of the hypertension control cascade in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and to discuss opportunities to harness technology infrastructure in SSA to improve population-level blood pressure control. RECENT FINDINGS:Despite the high burde...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Muiruri C,Manavalan P,Jazowski SA,Knettel BA,Vilme H,Zullig LL

更新日期：2019-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiotensin II (Ang II) has actions on the sympathetic nervous system both as a circulating hormone acting on the circumventricular organs and also as a neurotransmitter/ neuromodulator acting within the brain. Administration of Ang II into the cerebral ventricles has diverse effects on sympathetic nerve activity (SNA...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Ramchandra R,Yao ST,May CN

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In chronic kidney disease (CKD), plasma uric acid levels are increased because of the decrease in glomerular filtration rate. However, in addition to CKD, hyperuricemia is frequently associated with a number of other conditions such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart failure, overwei...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Kielstein JT,Pontremoli R,Burnier M

更新日期：2020-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Resistant hypertension is a common and growing clinical problem characterized by failure to achieve target blood pressure levels despite adequate use of at least three antihypertensive agents. Although numerous safe and effective pharmacologic therapies are available to treat elevated blood pressure, novel therapeutic...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Schlaich MP,Krum H,Esler MD

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) is a membrane protein made of three different but homologous subunits (a, b, and g) present in the apical membrane of epithelial cells of, for example, the distal nephron. This channel is responsible for salt reabsorption in the kidney and can cause human diseases by increasing cha...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Hummler E

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although it is clear that hypertension is a primary cause of stroke, there has been controversy concerning blood pressure management after stroke. Recent studies indicate that lowering systemic blood pressure after stroke reduces the risk for recurrent stroke or vascular events, but other studies provide evidence that...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Hillis AE

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The metabolic syndrome leads to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus, through multiple risks, such as insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hyperinsulinemia, and hypertension. It also represents a disorder of partial genetic background as mutations of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PP...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Tuck ML

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the most recent literature on current strategies for the treatment of hypertension associated with pediatric obesity. RECENT FINDINGS:Over the last three decades, childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity prevalence in the USA has continued to rise. Unsurprisingly but rather disturbin...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Binka E,Brady TM

更新日期：2019-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The concept of "perioperative hypertensive emergency" must be defined differently from that of ambulatory hypertensive emergency in view of its unique clinical considerations in an atypical setting. It should be noted that moderately high normal blood pressure (BP) values in the perioperative setting often trigger sit...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Aronson S

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW:It is well-established that the age-related increase in blood pressure is augmented after menopause. Yet, the prevalence of hypertension is enhanced in low birth weight women relative to normal birth weight counterparts by 60 years of age suggesting that adverse influences during fetal life height...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Davis GK,Newsome AD,Ojeda NB,Alexander BT

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The post-macula densa segments of the renal tubule--that is, the distal convoluted tubule, connecting tubule, and collecting duct--play a central role in determining final urine sodium excretion. The major regulated sodium transporters and channels in these cell types include the thiazide-sensitive (Na-Cl) cotransport...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Ecelbarger CA,Tiwari S

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The kidneys play a central role in the long-term regulation of blood pressure and in the pathogenesis of hypertension. A common defect that has been found in all forms of hypertension examined to date is a hypertensive shift in the pressure-natriuresis relationship. A major objective of this brief review is to highlig...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Granger JP,Abram S,Stec D,Chandler D,LaMarca B

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with hypertension have a high prevalence of concurrent metabolic abnormalities (eg, obesity, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia). Clustering of these risk factors, defined as the metabolic syndrome, is associated with a high cardiovascular risk profile. This review summarizes current knowledge about the prevalen...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Fallo F,Federspil G,Veglio F,Mulatero P

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertension (especially systolic hypertension) is very common in older persons. Systolic hypertension occurs because large conduit arteries become stiffer with age. Strong evidence from randomized trials suggests that treating systolic blood pressures initially higher than 160 mm Hg is extremely beneficial, and a rec...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Hyman DJ,Taffet GE

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Levels of urinary albumin excretion that are below the usual limit of detection by qualitative testing, but are above normal levels (microalbuminuria; MA), can be readily identified by simple measures, such as the urinary albumin to creatinine ratio in untimed urine samples. Such measurements, particularly when combin...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Glassock RJ

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Use of antihypertensives in older adults can be complicated by the potential for undesired effects on comorbidities, adverse effects of the drugs, and overall medication burden. The purpose of this two-part review is to discuss contemporary issues encountered in the management of hypertension in aged ...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Ernst ME,MacLaughlin EJ

更新日期：2019-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of the metabolic syndrome (MetS) has increased rapidly in North America in recent years. Presently, the MetS is found in 34.3% of the population, and the prevalence is likely to continue to increase in parallel with the obesity epidemic. Losing weight and long-term maintenance of the weight loss are pri...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Ferland A,Eckel RH

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To evaluate recent developments in the management of hypertension in obese pregnant women. RECENT FINDINGS:The mainstay of management targets prevention of hypertension with preconception counselling, entering pregnancy with a lower BMI, limiting weight gain, and taking low-dose aspirin to prevent pr...

journal_title：Current hypertension reports

authors： Coroyannakis C,Khalil A

更新日期：2019-03-26 00:00:00