Effects of antihypertensive treatment on ultrasound measures of myocardial fibrosis in hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy: results of a randomized trial comparing the angiotensin receptor antagonist, candesartan and the angiotensin-co

abstract：BACKGROUND:Shear wave elastography (SWE) directly quantifies the local arterial wall stiffness by calculating the elastic modulus. However, whether carotid wall elastic modulus can predict obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) is not well known. We aimed to investigate the value of carotid wall elastic modulus meas...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Wang Y,Zhao C,Meng P,Yu Y,Li G,Kong F,Mu L,Yang J,Ma C

更新日期：2020-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventeen essential hypertensive patients with normal renal function were treated with a new non-sulphydryl orally active angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, benazepril, 10 mg given once or twice daily, according to diastolic blood pressure levels, for 6 weeks. In all patients, changes in blood pressure, sy...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Valvo E,Casagrande P,Bedogna V,Antiga L,Alberti D,Zamboni M,Perobelli L,Dal Santo F,Maschio G

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Recent studies have revealed an association between coronary risk factors and both the number and function of bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cell (EPC). We investigated the effect of angiotensin II (Ang II) on EPC senescence, leading to the impairment of proliferative activity. METHODS AND RESUL...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Imanishi T,Hano T,Nishio I

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the anti-hypertensive effect of combination therapy versus a single drug regimen schedule (dose-titration or switching to a different drug class) in type 2 diabetic hypertensive patients with inadequate blood pressure (BP) control on monotherapy. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, open-fashion, paral...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Ruilope LM,de la Sierra A,Moreno E,Fernández R,Garrido J,de la Figuera M,de la Cámara AG,Coca A,Luque-Otero M

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Corticotrophin (ACTH)-induced hypertension in the rat is prevented by L- but not D-arginine. We examined the effects of exogenous corticosterone in the male Sprague Dawley (SD) rat to determine whether ACTH-induced hypertension is mediated by corticosterone. METHODS:Exogenous corticosterone (10, 20 or 40 mg/...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Mangos GJ,Turner SW,Fraser TB,Whitworth JA

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Fas-Fas ligand (FasL) system is involved in apoptosis in many types of cells. Recently, the expression of FasL on endothelial cells was reported. FasL is cleaved by a metalloproteinase and released in serum as soluble FasL (sFasL). Vasoactive substances, including metalloproteinase, are modulated by endo...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Okura T,Watanabe S,Jiang Y,Nakamura M,Takata Y,Yang ZH,Kohara K,Kitami Y,Hiwada K

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Nephrin, a cytoskeletal protein which localizes to the slit pore of podocytes, may play a role in proteinuria. This study examines the possible relationship between nephrin expression and albuminuria in normotensive and hypertensive diabetic rats. METHODS:Streptozotocin diabetes was induced in both Wistar-Ky...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Forbes JM,Bonnet F,Russo LM,Burns WC,Cao Z,Candido R,Kawachi H,Allen TJ,Cooper ME,Jerums G,Osicka TM

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate factors influencing hemodynamic responses to psychological and physical stress, 117 normotensive college students were studied. The standardized tests included arithmetic, Stroop word-color, mirror draw, isometric handgrip and cold pressor challenges. The responses of blood pressure and pulse during the te...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： McAdoo WG,Weinberger MH,Miller JZ,Fineberg NS,Grim CE

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Widely evaluated regarding the genetic make-up of essential hypertension are the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) genes polymorphisms, whereas results are often not reproducible. METHOD:We thus focused on a large Fangshan population to explore association of thirteen polymorphisms in five genes o...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Niu W,Qi Y,Hou S,Zhai X,Zhou W,Qiu C

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Blood pressure (BP) load, defined as the percentage of abnormally elevated BP readings, is usually provided on the report of ambulatory BP monitoring. However, the usefulness of BP load is still uncertain. In the present study, we examined whether BP load would be associated, independently of BP level, with t...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Liu M,Li Y,Wei FF,Zhang L,Han JL,Wang JG

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Genetically hypertensive rats provide an excellent model to investigate the genetic mechanisms of hypertension. We previously identified three differentially expressed genes, Acadsb (short/branched chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase), Comt (catecholamine-O-methyltransferase), and Pnpo (pyridoxine 5'-phosphate oxid...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Kamide K,Kokubo Y,Yang J,Matayoshi T,Inamoto N,Takiuchi S,Horio T,Miwa Y,Yoshii M,Tomoike H,Tanaka C,Banno M,Okuda T,Kawano Y,Miyata T

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Patients with essential hypertension exhibit several red blood cell (RBC) ion transport abnormalities, insulin resistance (IR) and increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The aims of this study were to assess RBC ion transport activities under basal conditions and to test the in vivo effect of acute hyp...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Suchánková G,Vlasáková Z,Zicha J,Vokurková M,Dobesová Z,Pelikánová T

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The pregnant spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHR) exhibits a decrease in arterial blood pressure shortly before delivery; however, the mechanisms are unknown. Nitric oxide may be involved. DESIGN:Blood pressure in stroke-prone SHR (SHRSP) and Wistar-Kyoto control rats (WKY) was telemetrically measured. Four ...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Gompf H,Luft FC,Morano I

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic role of endothelial dysfunction, as evaluated by flow-mediated vasodilatation of the brachial artery, has been demonstrated in patients at very high risk. We aimed to investigate whether flow-mediated vasodilatation predicts cardiovascular events in uncomplicated hypertensive patients. METHOD...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Muiesan ML,Salvetti M,Paini A,Monteduro C,Galbassini G,Poisa P,Porteri E,Agabiti-Rosei C,Paderno V,Belotti E,Rizzoni D,Castellano M,Agabiti-Rosei E

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nitric oxide is involved in the regulation of vascular basal tone and blood pressure. Polymorphisms of NOS3, the gene that codes for endothelial nitric oxide synthase, have been associated with essential hypertension. OBJECTIVE:To look for linkage and association of three di-allelic polymorphisms (Glu298Asp...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Persu A,Vinck WJ,El Khattabi O,Janssen RG,Paulussen AD,Devuyst O,Vlietinck R,Fagard RH

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last few years, much progress has been made in understanding the genetic basis of primary aldosteronism. This has led to the diagnosis of the familial forms and has aided the understanding of the basis of sporadic forms of the disease. Such information can be exploited to improve the therapeutic approaches us...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Mulatero P,Morello F,Veglio F

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Current evidence demonstrates that both genetic and environmental factors influence blood pressure. The sympathetic nervous system is a key player in blood pressure control and functional genetic variants of the beta-2 adrenergic receptor (B2AR) have been identified and implicated in the pathogenesis of hype...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Binder A,Garcia E,Wallace C,Gbenga K,Ben-Shlomo Y,Yarnell J,Brown P,Caulfield M,Skrabal F,Kotanko P,Munroe P

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of angiotensin II on cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression in aortic adventitial fibroblasts from normotensive [Wistar-Kyoto (WKY)] rats and spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs). METHODS:Protein expression was determined by western blot, mRNA levels by real-time PCR, transcriptional...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Beltrán AE,Briones AM,García-Redondo AB,Rodríguez C,Miguel M,Alvarez Y,Alonso MJ,Martínez-González J,Salaices M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In this randomized, double-blind, crossover study, the antihypertensive efficacy of amlodipine and nifedipine gastrointestinal therapeutic system (GITS) was compared following missed doses. Design and methods In a randomized crossover design, 42 patients were randomized to receive amlodipine (5-10 mg) or the ...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Elliott HL,Elawad M,Wilkinson R,Singh SP

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare retinal arterial bifurcation geometry in normotensive and hypertensive subjects. DESIGN:A retrospective observational study. METHODS:Fluorescein angiograms of normotensive (n = 13) and hypertensive (n = 12) subjects aged 30-80 years with uni-ocular retinal pathology were compared. Quantification ...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Stanton AV,Wasan B,Cerutti A,Ford S,Marsh R,Sever PP,Thom SA,Hughes AD

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recent studies have demonstrated that stimulating autoantibodies against the angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R-AA) are frequently detected in the sera from women with preeclampsia, suggesting that they may play an important role in the pathogenesis of this disease. Nevertheless, the real clinical significa...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Leaños-Miranda A,Campos-Galicia I,Alvarez-Jiménez G,Isordia-Salas I,Rivera-Leaños R,Ulloa-Aguirre A

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe several emerging concepts regarding the biosynthesis, metabolism and biological roles of adenosine and to illustrate the possible significance of these ideas to vascular biology by proposing a hypothesis pertaining to the role of erythrocyte-derived adenosine deaminase in vaso-occlusive diseases a...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Jackson EK,Koehler M,Mi Z,Dubey RK,Tofovic SP,Carcillo JA,Jones GS

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the effects of changes in sodium balance on blood pressure and leucocyte sodium transport, normotensive first-degree relatives of hypertensive patients and control subjects were randomized to receive low- and high-salt diets for 2 weeks, separated by a wash-out period of 2 weeks. High-salt intake failed...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Heagerty AM,Alton SM,el-Ashry A,Bing RF,Thurston H,Swales JD

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High sleep blood pressure (BP) has been suggested to be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular outcomes. To assess the applicability of sleep BP measured using a timer-equipped home device, we investigated the association between home device-measured sleep BP and large artery stiffness. METHODS:We pe...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Tabara Y,Matsumoto T,Murase K,Setoh K,Kawaguchi T,Kosugi S,Nakayama T,Hirai T,Wakamura T,Chin K,Matsuda F,Nagahama study group.

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Optimal medication use obscures the impact of physical activity on traditional cardiometabolic risk factors. We evaluated the relationship between step counts and carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV), a summative risk indicator, in patients with type 2 diabetes and/or hypertension. RESEARCH DESIGN AND...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Dasgupta K,Rosenberg E,Joseph L,Trudeau L,Garfield N,Chan D,Sherman M,Rabasa-Lhoret R,Daskalopoulou SS

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this study, we tested the hypothesis that long-term Rho-kinase inhibition would reverse nitro-L-arginine methyl ester-exacerbated nephrosclerosis in spontaneously hypertensive rats and attempted to elucidate the mechanism involved. METHODS:Five groups (each n = 8) were studied: untreated spontaneously hy...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Koshikawa S,Nishikimi T,Inaba C,Akimoto K,Matsuoka H

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Recently, the nanomechanical properties (i.e. stiffness) of endothelial cells have been identified as crucial for appropriate endothelial function. One major determinant of endothelial stiffness is the endothelial sodium channel (EnNaC). EnNaC-dependent stiffening leads to reduced nitric oxide release, which...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Lenders M,Hofschröer V,Schmitz B,Kasprzak B,Rohlmann A,Missler M,Pavenstädt H,Oberleithner H,Brand SM,Kusche-Vihrog K,Brand E

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We examined whether the efficacy of low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) for primary prevention of cardiovascular events is influenced by blood pressure (BP) using data from patients aged 60-85 years with hypertension, dyslipidemia, and/or diabetes, but without cardiovascular disease of the Japanese Primar...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Ando K,Shimada K,Yamazaki T,Uchiyama S,Uemura Y,Ishizuka N,Teramoto T,Oikawa S,Sugawara M,Murata M,Yokoyama K,Ikeda Y,Japanese Primary Prevention Project (JPPP) Study Group.

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine a possible relationship between baseline albuminuria and effect of losartan versus atenolol on cardiovascular (CV) events in hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy, the effect of losartan versus atenolol on albuminuria, and whether the benefits of losartan versus atenolol could be...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Ibsen H,Wachtell K,Olsen MH,Borch-Johnsen K,Lindholm LH,Mogensen CE,Dahlöf B,Devereux RB,de Faire U,Fyhrquist F,Julius S,Kjeldsen SE,Lederballe-Pedersen O,Nieminen MS,Omvik P,Oparil S,Wan Y,LIFE substudy.

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is ongoing discussion on how best to screen for diabetes mellitus. Previous studies suggest that an abnormal oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is better than fasting glucose levels in predicting cardiovascular mortality, which is largely determined by macrovascular complications in type 2 diabetes. We ...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Schneider MP,Ott C,Ritt M,Raff U,Schlaich MP,Schmieder RE

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00