The HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor cerivastatin enhances the nitric oxide bioavailability of the endothelium.

abstract：:We wished to test (a) whether single-drug therapy with a low dose of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor perindopril has the capacity to improve early survival of the cardiomyopathic Syrian hamster (CSH); (b) whether early treatment with perindopril modifies CSH survival to a greater extent than perindop...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Chemla D,Scalbert E,Desché P,Lerebours G,Suard I,Lecarpentier Y

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-four-hour urinary sodium excretion and plasma renin activity were monitored in 36 patients receiving bendrofluazide as sole antihypertensive therapy. There was no increase in urinary sodium output compared with pretreatment values during a 2-year period, and there is therefore no evidence that an increase in sa...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Swales JD,Bing RF,Swart S,Thurston H

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the interaction between renal nerves, the atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), and the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), electrical stimulation of renal nerves was performed in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) and in their normotensive controls, Wistar Kyoto rats (WKY), before and after pharmacologic treat...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Golin R,Protasoni G,Wjinmaalen P,Sala C,Monopoli A,Casati C,Zanchetti A,Stella A

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the effects of angiotensin II (AII), enalapril, and losartan given by acute intravenous (i.v.) injection, on cardiac baroreflex sensitivity in two groups of conscious normotensive rabbits bred for high gain [> 5 beats/min/mm Hg] (group I) and low gain [< 4 beats/min/mm Hg] (group II) of the mean arterial b...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Weinstock M,Gorodetsky E

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) play a critical role in maintenance of the endothelial integrity and vascular homeostasis, as well as in neovascularization. Dysfunctional EPCs are believed to contribute to the endothelial dysfunction and are closely related to the development of various cardiovascular diseases, su...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Peng J,Liu B,Ma QL,Luo XJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute systemic and regional hemodynamic responses to a single oral dose (4 mg) of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor perindopril were investigated in 10 patients with severe congestive heart failure. Perindopril produced significant and long-lasting decreases in systemic vascular resistance (-18%), right ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Thuillez C,Richard C,Loueslati H,Auzepy P,Giudicelli JF

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of acetaldehyde (ACA) were examined in isolated electrically driven papillary muscle preparations from normal and streptozotocin-treated diabetic rats. Muscles from diabetic rats developed greater tension than those from normal rats. In muscles from both groups, ACA caused concentration-dependent negative ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Savage AO,Dunbar JC,Brown RA

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a previous experiment, (-)-epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate (EGCG) reduced caffeine-induced locomotor activity and stereotyped behaviors and inhibited caffeine-induced neuronal stimulant activity. This research was performed to give additional evidence that EGCG counteracts caffeine-induced stimulant effects in animals...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Han JY,Kim CS,Lim KH,Kim JH,Kim S,Yun YP,Hong JT,Oh KW

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cilazapril (CLZ) is a new, long-acting nonsulfhydril converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-I). Its effect on peak and trough sitting diastolic blood pressure (SDBP) was studied in a total of 85 patients with uncomplicated, essential hypertension at three centers. After 4 weeks of a single-blind placebo (PLA) run-in period,...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Güntzel P,Kobrin I,Pasquier C,Zimlichman R,Viskoper JR

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelin (ET)-related peptides robustly stimulated [3H]-inositol phosphate (IP) formation in cultured cerebellar granule cells, astrocytes, and C6 glioma cells. Their agonist selectivities were ET-1 = ET-2 greater than or equal to sarafotoxin S6b greater than ET-3 greater than big ET-1 for granule cells and ET-1 gre...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Chuang DM,Lin WW,Lee CY

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to compare the effects of atenolol (50 mg b.i.d.), verapamil (80 mg b.i.d.), xamoterol (200 mg b.i.d.), and matching placebo on heart rate (HR) and exercise tolerance in digitalised patients with chronic atrial fibrillation. Each treatment was taken for 4 weeks, and digoxin was continued throu...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Lewis RV,McMurray J,McDevitt DG

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:According to the standard model of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling, GPCRs are localized to the cell membrane where they respond to extracellular signals. Stimulation of GPCRs leads to the activation of heterotrimeric G proteins and their intracellular signaling pathways. However, this model fails to accomm...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Campden R,Audet N,Hébert TE

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the two double-blind studies summarized in this article was to compare the antianginal and anti-ischemic effects of nicorandil with those of two different nitrate preparations. A total of 129 patients with stable New York Heart Association functional class II or III coronary heart disease were enrolled ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Döring G

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac fibroblasts are the major non-myocyte cell constituent in the myocardium, and they are involved in heart remodeling. Angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) mediates the established actions of angiotensin II (Ang II), and changes in its expression have been reported in cardiac fibroblasts after myocardial infarc...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Vivar R,Soto C,Copaja M,Mateluna F,Aranguiz P,Muñoz JP,Chiong M,Garcia L,Letelier A,Thomas WG,Lavandero S,Díaz-Araya G

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many radioligands used to study neurotransmitter receptors label multiple subtypes or multiple classes of receptors. Frequently, two subtypes or classes of receptors coexist in the same tissue and exhibit only slightly different affinities for a radioligand. A new analytical method has been developed to quantitate the...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： McGonigle P

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute, 60 min blood pressure and plasma renin responses to an oral test dose of captopril given to a quietly seated patient can be used to gain information quickly on renin dependency or lack of it in a hypertensive situation. This information is verified by a baseline renin sodium profile test. These two diagnost...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Laragh JH

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Genetic loci predict <5% of variation in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) response to statins. Cholestanol and desmosterol are plasma markers of cholesterol absorption and synthesis, respectively. Because statins lower LDL-C by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis, we studied the relationship between c...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Hoenig MR,Walker PJ,Gurnsey C,Beadle K,Johnson L

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[125I]Endothelin-1 (ET-1) was administered intravenously into rats, and binding sites in various tissues were examined by electron-microscopic radioautography. Labeling was observed predominantly on the glomerular fenestrated endothelial cells of kidney, alveolar capillary endothelial cells of lung, fat-storing cells ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Furuya S,Naruse S,Nakayama T,Furuya K,Nokihara K

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of nicorandil and other antianginal drugs on the pH of ischemic myocardium were examined in dogs anesthetized with pentobarbital. The myocardial pH was measured with a micro glass pH electrode placed in the inner layers of the area of myocardium perfused by the left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Abiko Y,Ichihara K,Sakai K

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the hemodynamic effects of four doses of milrinone, administered by intravenous (i.v.) infusion alone and after autonomic blockade with prazosin, propranolol, atropine, and clonidine. Plasma concentrations of milrinone (50-600 ng/ml) were similar to those used for the treatment of cardiac failure and were u...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Hasking GJ,Dewar E,Nelson L,Oddie CJ,Bobik A,Jennings GL

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The electrophysiologic effects of the metabolites of verapamil are unknown and may contribute to the observed differences between intravenous and oral verapamil. We examined the electrophysiologic effects of verapamil and its metabolites (norverapamil, N-dealkylverapamil (D617), and N-dealkylnorverapamil (D620)) at es...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Johnson KE,Balderston SM,Pieper JA,Mann DE,Reiter MJ

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To elucidate the pathophysiologic significance of endothelin-1 (ET-1) in adrenal and the mechanism for reduced responsiveness to exogenous ET-1 in aldosterone-producing adenoma (APA), we have investigated ET-1 receptors by radioligand binding assay (RBA) in human normal adrenal (NA), APA, idiopathic hyperaldosteronism...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Zeng Z,Tang X,Yang D,Li H,Zhang R,Zeng Q,Li M,Chen J,Lu Z,Demura H,Naruse M,Shi Y

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the impact of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection, an important asthma precipitant, on endothelin receptor function and release in sheep bronchial explants. RSV infection was confirmed using polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry. Since sheep airway smooth muscle contains only endot...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Fernandes LB,D'Aprile AC,Self GJ,Harnett GB,Goldie RG

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel study of the effect of the aldosterone antagonist spironolactone, administered once daily for 1 week to normal male subjects, on blood pressure, intracellular cationic concentrations, and transmembrane cation transport systems and plasma or urinary variables. Af...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Lijnen P,Petrov V

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular effects of Nifekalant were examined using halothane-anesthetized dogs, and its proarrhythmic potential was estimated with chronic complete atrioventricular block dogs. Nifekalant was intravenously administered to the halothane-anesthetized dogs in three doses of 0.03, 0.3, and 3 mg/kg/10 minutes with a ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Satoh Y,Sugiyama A,Takahara A,Chiba K,Hashimoto K

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bethanidine sulfate is a congener of bretylium tosylate, which has been reported to have antiarrhythmic and antifibrillatory effects. We studied the effects of bethanidine on transmembrane potentials recorded from canine Purkinje fibers and ventricular muscle cells, using standard microelectrode techniques. Normal Pur...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Dangman KH,Miura DS

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selection of the appropriate dose of a new drug for initiation of treatment and then for maintenance is a complicated task. It requires the careful assessment and weighing of benefit vs. risk. A series of studies was carried out with lacidipine to determine the optimal initial dose in a general hypertensive population...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Perelman M

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relation between insulin resistance/ hyperinsulinemia and cardiovascular disease may be related to one of the cardiovascular effects of insulin. In acute experiments in humans, systemic euglycemic hyperinsulinemia induced vasodilation in skeletal muscle. Furthermore, the sympathetic nervous system is activated, al...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Tack CJ,Heeremans M,Thien T,Lutterman JA,Smits P

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomized, double-blind, crossover trial was carried out in 17 hypertensive patients to evaluate the hypotensive efficacy and safety of verapamil. Verapamil in doses of 120 mg thrice daily was compared with pindolol in doses of 7.5 mg twice daily. A thiazide diuretic was given with both drugs. Blood pressure fell a...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Anavekar SN,Christophidis N,Louis WJ,Doyle AE

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On the basis of animal studies, it has been proposed that calcium antagonists selectively interfere with the pressor response to alpha 2-adrenoceptor antagonists and have less direct action on alpha 1-adrenoceptor mechanisms. In placebo-controlled randomized studies in healthy normotensives, we have found that verapam...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Reid JL,Pasanisi F,Meredith PA,Elliott HL

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00