Comparison of nitroglycerin patches and nifedipine.

abstract：:Insulin resistance is a frequent phenomenon and a marker of increased risk for non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and atherosclerosis. According to recent estimations, not only individuals with obesity, NIDDM, and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) but also one fourth of the "healthy" glucose tolerant and t...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Rett K,Wicklmayr M,Mehnert H

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is synthesized and secreted by cardiomyocytes and induces cardiac hypertrophy. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha) is a lipid-activated nuclear receptor that negatively regulates the vascular inflammatory gene response by interacting with transcription factors, such as nuc...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Irukayama-Tomobe Y,Miyauchi T,Kasuya Y,Sakai S,Goto K,Yamaguchi I

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been proposed that cholinergic agonists inhibit the sinoatrial node discharge by shifting the activation range of the hyperpolarization-activated inward current If to more negative values or by increasing potassium conductance. In the former instance, cesium will potentiate the cholinergic inhibition by blockin...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Vassalle M,Zhang H

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A brief review is given of the vasodilators that require an intact vascular endothelium to exert their relaxing effect. Then some major issues of the phenomenon of endothelium-dependent smooth muscle relaxation are discussed in more detail: The chemical structure of the endothelium-derived relaxing factor (EDRF), whic...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Förstermann U

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cilostazol, a potent phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor and anti-thrombotic agent, was recently shown to inhibit adenosine uptake into cardiac myocytes and vascular cells. In the present studies, cilostazol inhibited [ H]-adenosine uptake in both platelets and erythrocytes with a median inhibitory concentration (IC ) of 7 ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Sun B,Le SN,Lin S,Fong M,Guertin M,Liu Y,Tandon NN,Yoshitake M,Kambayashi J

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：ABSTRACT:Lipid metabolism disorder and inflammatory response are considered to be the major causes of atherosclerogenesis. Astragalin, the most important functional component of flavonoid obtained from persimmon leaves, has the hypolipidemic effects. However, it is unknown, how astragalin protects against atheroscleros...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Zhao ZW,Zhang M,Wang G,Zou J,Gao JH,Zhou L,Wan XJ,Zhang DW,Yu XH,Tang CK

更新日期：2020-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelin-1 (ET-1) influences vascular function by modulating intracellular free Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) in smooth muscle. This study investigated the effects of ET-1 on [Ca2+]i and contractile responses in resistance vessels of young prehypertensive (5 week) and adult hypertensive (17 week) spontaneously hypert...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Touyz RM,Deng LY,Schiffrin EL

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemodynamic responses to sarafotoxin (SFTX6) peptides and endothelin-1 (ET-1) were compared in the anesthetized cat. SFTX6a and ET-1 at a dose of 0.3 nmol/kg i.v. produced a biphasic change in arterial pressure characterized by an initial decrease followed by a secondary increase in pressure. In contrast, similar dose...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Minkes RK,Kadowitz PJ

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The adrenal medulla and pheochromocytomas are known to secrete various neuropeptides and vasoactive peptides. On the other hand, the production and secretion of peptides by adrenocortical tumors have not been studied in detail. The study reported here therefore set out to examine these two functions for two vasoactive...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Takahashi K,Yoshinoya A,Murakami O,Totsune K,Shibahara S

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In view of recent findings on the anatomic heterogeneity of rapid vasodilation via estrogen receptor (ER)-dependent mechanisms, it is obvious that with regard to human physiology and disease much of it is still unknown, and research in this area is urgently needed. This is also important because chronic drug therapy w...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Barton M,Meyer MR,Prossnitz ER

更新日期：2013-07-01 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：:In 80 patients with moderate hypertension the effects of nisoldipine 10 mg b.i.d., nifedipine 10 mg and 20 mg t.i.d., diltiazem 60 mg and 120 mg t.i.d., and verapamil 40 mg q.i.d. (all after single dose and 14 days' treatment) on blood pressure; hemodynamic parameters (cardiac output, stroke volume, left ventricular e...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Belousov Y,Kushnaryov V

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelin-1 (ET-1) in the central nervous system has been suggested to produce suppressive effects on pain transmission. We investigated the manner by which ET-1 exerts this action. ET-1 administered intracerebroventricularly produced a dose-dependent antinociceptive effect in a thermal pain test that utilized a spin...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Hasue F,Kuwaki T,Yamada H,Fukuda Y,Shimoyama M

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the acute hemodynamic effects of PN 200-110, a newly available calcium antagonist, in 12 patients with severe congestive heart failure. Measurements of cardiac performance were obtained by a right heart catheter before and after administration of 5 and 15 mg of PN. Peak drug effects occurred 1-2 h following...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Broudy DR,Greenberg BH,Siemienczuk D

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate whether the combination of nifedipine with chlorthalidone exerts an additive antihypertensive effect when compared to single-drug treatment, 66 uncomplicated essential hypertensives, whose diastolic blood pressure was greater than 100 and less than 115 mm Hg at the end of a 1-month washout placebo period, ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Salvetti A,Magagna A,Innocenti P,Ponzanelli F,Cagianelli A,Cipriani M,Gandolfi E,Del Prato C,Ballestra AM,Saba P

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The electrophysiological effects of 0.2 mg/kg of intravenously administered verapamil (mean plasma level, 51.3 ng/ml) were evaluated using intracardiac recordings and electrical stimulation in 10 patients with the concealed or manifest Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Verapamil produced a minimal effect on both the ant...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Matsuyama E,Konishi T,Okazaki H,Matsuda H,Kawai C

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We investigated the efficacy of carvedilol for preventing the recurrence of atrial fibrillation and reducing QT prolongation induced by bepridil. METHODS:We assigned 144 subjects with persistent atrial fibrillation. The subjects were divided into 3 groups: carvedilol plus bepridil, candesartan plus beprid...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Kawamura M,Munetsugu Y,Tanno K,Kobayashi Y

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac hypertrophy occurs in response to increased workload, such as hypertension or valvular heart disease. Oxidative stress has been implicated in cardiac hypertrophy and in its transition to heart failure. This study was taken up with the objective to evaluate the role of oxidative stress in cardiomyoblast hypertr...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Sankar V,Pangayarselvi B,Prathapan A,Raghu KG

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effects of the ATP-dependent K+ channel antagonist glyburide and the ATP-dependent K+ channel agonist pinacidil in a Langendorff-perfused rabbit isolated heart subjected to a period of global hypoxia. A class III antiarrhythmic drug, E-4031, also was studied in this model. These studies aimed to de...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Chi L,Black SC,Kuo PI,Fagbemi SO,Lucchesi BR

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The comparative contributions of arachidonic acid (AA) metabolites and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) to the delay of reperfusion and rate of reocclusion after coronary thrombolysis with streptokinase were assessed in dogs using (a) single TXA2 synthase inhibition; (b) single 5-HT2-receptor blockade; (c) dual TXA2 synthas...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Vandeplassche G,Hermans C,Van Dael L,Wouters L,De Clerck F

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated perfused rat kidney was used to examine the possible mechanisms involved in the hypotensive/vasodilator actions of cryptolepine. In kidneys preconstricted by phenylephrine (PE 5-7.5 x 10(-7) M), cryptolepine at bolus doses of 2.5, 5, and 10 micrograms elicited dose-dependent reductions in perfusion pressure b...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Oyekan AO

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelin-1 (ET-1) produced by vascular endothelial cells has been proposed to act in a paracrine manner on adjacent smooth muscle cells (SMCs) in vivo, exerting a variety of short- and long-term effects. Although some of the in vitro ET-1-mediated effects are related to growth-promoting events, the physiological sig...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Hahn AW,Resink TJ,Kern F,Bühler FR

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of hypertension is clearly beneficial. Blood pressure reduction with antihypertensive drugs reduces mortality and the incidence of complications such as stroke, renal failure, and congestive failure. However, analysis of long-term studies using different antihypertensive drugs indicates that the outcome ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Spence JD

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the cardiac functional reserve of elderly hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) we studied cardiac function after isometric exercise and beta-adrenergic stimulation. Forty-five elderly hypertensive and 16 normotensive patients (NC group) were recruited for the study. The hypertensive ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Suzuki Y,Kuwajima I,Hoshino S,Kanemaru A,Shimozawa T,Matsushita S,Kuramoto K

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To clarify the characteristics of KC-399, a newly synthesized potassium channel opener, we investigated the effects of KC-399 and lemakalim on the contractions induced by norepinephrine (NE 1 microM) and K+ (30 and 90 mM) and on 86Rb efflux in rat thoracic aorta. KC-399 (0.01-10 nM) and lemakalim (0.001-10 microM) ind...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Tamura K,Suzuki Y,Yoshida S,Nabata H

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) mediates vasoconstriction and vasodilation in normal coronary circulation of various animal species. In the presence of coronary artery disease, serotonin may inhibit coronary collateral formation and stimulate predominantly vasoconstriction. We tested the effect of ketanserin, a ...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Hartford CG,Rogers GG,Marcos EF,Rosendorff C

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data of 52 patients, 29 women and 23 men aged 32-68 years (mean age 47 years) with essential hypertension, participating in three open therapeutic trials with either enalapril, lisinopril, or perindopril were evaluated to assess the effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition on glucose and lipid metabol...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Oksa A,Gajdos M,Fedelesová V,Spustová V,Dzúrik R

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixteen nonhospitalized men, average age 41.3 years with essential hypertension (WHO I-II) were given nifedipine slow-release tablets of 20 mg twice daily for 48 weeks. Both supine and standing blood pressure values were significantly reduced, but heart rate was not significantly changed by the drug. A significant dec...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Landmark K

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Statins are known to have cholesterol-independent pleiotropic effects, such as upregulation of the enzyme ecto-5'-nucleotidase. These effects may contribute to the protective effect of statins against ischemia and reperfusion (IR). Interestingly, pleiotropic effects have been shown to differ between hydrophilic and li...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Wouters CW,Wever KE,Bronckers I,Hopman MT,Smits P,Thijssen DH,Rongen GA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Populations with a high sodium intake have a high prevalence of hypertension and a high mortality and morbidity due to cerebrovascular disease. Within populations, however, it is very difficult to demonstrate a significant correlation between sodium intake and blood pressure. Experimental evidence exists demonstrating...

journal_title：Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

authors： Kesteloot H

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00