Mechanisms and consequences of endothelial nitric oxide synthase dysfunction in hypertension.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine plasma aldosterone concentration (PAC) and plasma renin concentration (PRC) and aldosterone-to-renin ratio (ARR) values in a population attending a Clinic for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Children. METHODS:We assessed ARR and associated factors in a cohort of 287 children (137 female, 4-18 ...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Genovesi S,Antolini L,Orlando A,Tassistro E,Giussani M,Nava E,Turolo L,Manolopoulou J,Parati G,Morganti A

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether efficacious counseling methods on sodium restriction can be successfully incorporated into primary care models for the management of hypertension. METHODS:We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects and Health Te...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Ruzicka M,Hiremath S,Steiner S,Helis E,Szczotka A,Baker P,Fodor G

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Measurements of exchangeable sodium, arterial pressure and plasma concentrations of active renin, angiotensin II, aldosterone, sodium and potassium were made in 35 hypertensive patients with renal artery stenosis, 30 having unilateral renal arterial lesions. Plasma urea was below 7 mmol/l in 24 of the patients with un...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： McAreavey D,Brown JJ,Cumming AM,Davies DL,Fraser R,Lever AF,Mackay A,Morton JJ,Robertson JI

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hypertension is a leading global risk factor for the burden of cardiovascular disease. Data about changes in hypertension control are important to set intervention priorities. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies to determine the control of hypertension in Spain over t...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Catalá-López F,Sanfélix-Gimeno G,García-Torres C,Ridao M,Peiró S

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Many different stress echocardiographic and radionuclide perfusion imaging tests have been proposed for detecting epicardial coronary artery disease (CAD) in hypertensive patients. Their relative diagnostic and prognostic value has not been exactly established. BACKGROUND:A positive exercise electrocardiogr...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Astarita C,Pálinkás A,Nicolai E,Maresca FS,Varga A,Picano E

更新日期：2001-03-01 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:The physiopathological mechanisms implicated in hypertensive heart disease are multi-factorial, including myocyte hypertrophy, apoptosis and myocardial remodelling. In this process, some hormonal and local growth factors have a regulatory influence. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential role of ...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Fernández-Solà J,Borrisser-Pairó F,Antúnez E,Tobías E

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The screening for primary aldosteronism is based on the aldosterone-renin ratio calculated with the plasma renin activity (PRA) value as denominator. A direct measurement of active renin (DRA) is being used as an alternative to PRA, but its diagnostic performance remains unclear. METHOD:We, therefore compar...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Rossi GP,Barisa M,Belfiore A,Desideri G,Ferri C,Letizia C,Maccario M,Morganti A,Palumbo G,Patalano A,Roman E,Seccia TM,Pessina AC,Mantero F,PAPY study Investigators.

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To conduct a longitudinal evaluation of the central haemodynamic adaptations of normal pregnancy. METHODS:This was a prospective longitudinal study involving healthy, normotensive women who were having an uncomplicated, singleton pregnancy. Brachial and central SBP, DBP, mean arterial pressure (MAP), brachia...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： O' Callaghan KM,Hennessy Á,Malvisi L,Kiely M

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, there has been an explosion of knowledge on vasopressin, including its neuro-anatomy, biochemistry and physiology. Recent work demonstrates extensive extra-hypothalamic vasopressinergic projections from the SON and PVN. Of particular importance are projections to the cardiovascular medullary centres. Convers...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Johnston CI

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Losartan is a new angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptor antagonist and an antihypertensive drug. Nitric oxide is a vasodilating agent and endothelins are powerful vasoconstrictors, both synthesized by and released from endothelial cells. Angiotensin II promotes the release of endothelins in cultured cells and...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Sacerdote A,Cosenzi A,Bocin E,Molino R,Seculin P,Plazzotta N,Luxich E,Bellini G

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To ascertain the relationships between the kinetic properties of erythrocyte Na+-H+ exchange [maximum kinetic energy (Vmax), Michaelis constant (Km) for internal H+ and Hill's coefficient], Na+-Li+ (Vmax and Km for external Na+), and metabolic parameters in normotensive controls and hypertensive subjects. MA...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Semplicini A,Ceolotto G,Felice M,Reato S,Valle R,Gebbin A,Fontebasso A,Serena L,Pessina AC

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to define the relationship between physical activity and the magnitude of the percentage fall in blood pressure at night (nocturnal dip). METHODS:We simultaneously monitored 24-h ambulatory blood pressure and measured physical activity by actigraphy in 434 patients. Blood pressure w...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Leary AC,Donnan PT,MacDonald TM,Murphy MB

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To carry out a population-based evaluation of withdrawal of treatment in primary care using repeated ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) assessment to avoid subjecting patients to prolonged periods of excess risk. METHOD:Patients from two community practices (total population 11 034 patients) being a...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Prasad N,Davey PG,Watson AD,Peebles L,MacDonald TM

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Anemia is common in patients with heart failure and several factors have been thought to cause anemia in heart failure. Despite vigorous studies, the mechanism underlying the pathophysiology of anemia in heart failure is unknown. We investigated the iron regulating system in Dahl salt-sensitive heart failure ...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Naito Y,Tsujino T,Fujimori Y,Sawada H,Akahori H,Hirotani S,Ohyanagi M,Masuyama T

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the present studies is to investigate if the enhanced expression of Gs alpha protein and their mRNA observed in various models of hypertensive rats is due to the expressed hypertrophy or hypertension. METHODS:Hypertension, in Sprague-Dawley rats was induced by the oral administration of the ...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Di Fusco F,Anand-Srivastava MB

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The mechanism of the association between obesity and hypertension is not clear. The recently discovered obese gene product, leptin, the levels of which increase in obese subjects, has been shown to reduce food intake and increase sympathetic nervous system activity in animal studies. The present study was und...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Hirose H,Saito I,Tsujioka M,Mori M,Kawabe H,Saruta T

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma viscosity and fibrinogen concentrations were measured in 70 diabetics (35 hypertensive and 35 normotensive) and compared with those of 35 age- and sex-matched normotensive healthy subjects in relation to body weight. The body weight, body mass index, blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), mean arterial pressu...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Memeh CU

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE:Blood pressure variability (BPV) within 24 h or between visits has been found to represent an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The present study was aimed at determining whether a clinical significance can be given also to the BP variations occurring within a single clinica...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Grassi G,Seravalle G,Maloberti A,Facchetti R,Cuspidi C,Bombelli M,Laurent S,Redon J,Mancia G

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sodium is the mineral that has been, mainly, linked to hypertension and cardiovascular disease. It is found naturally in many foods, but is also used in the food industry and manufacturing. Identification of total sodium intake, as well as 'hidden' sodium intake from food sources early in life is necessary. ...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Magriplis E,Farajian P,Pounis GD,Risvas G,Panagiotakos DB,Zampelas A

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Calcium blockade has been reported to inhibit the contraction of the vascular smooth muscle and the liberation of vasoactive substances by endothelial cells. We tested the effects of calcium blockade on the mechanical properties of the carotid artery in normotensive Wistar-Kyoto (WKY) rats and spontaneously ...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Lévy BI,el Fertak L,Pieddeloup C,Barouki F,Safar ME

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the role of an activated endothelin system in the renal dysfunction observed in chronic heart failure after myocardial infarction. METHODS:In rats with heart failure after myocardial infarction and in sham-operated animals (Sham), we investigated the effect on renal function of long-term oral ...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Bauersachs J,Braun C,Fraccarollo D,Widder J,Ertl G,Schilling L,Kirchengast M,Rohmeiss P

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) is a popular technique to examine endothelial function in humans. Identifying volunteer and methodological factors related to variation in FMD is important to improve measurement accuracy and applicability. METHODS:Volunteer-related and methodology-related parame...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： van Mil AC,Greyling A,Zock PL,Geleijnse JM,Hopman MT,Mensink RP,Reesink KD,Green DJ,Ghiadoni L,Thijssen DH

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Human adrenomedullin precursor is converted to glycine-extended adrenomedullin (AM-Gly), an intermediate inactive form of adrenomedullin. Subsequently, AM-Gly is converted to active form of mature adrenomedullin (AM-m). The aim of the present study was to investigate (i) whether sex or age influences plasma ...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Nishikimi T,Horio T,Kohmoto Y,Yoshihara F,Nagaya N,Inenaga T,Saito M,Teranishi M,Nakamura M,Ohrui M,Kawano Y,Matsuo H,Ishimitsu T,Takishita S,Matsuoka H,Kangawa K

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We have recently shown that mean pulse pressure is higher in patients with transient myocardial ischemia. Pulse pressure elevation might be an important consequence of increased arterial stiffness. The aim of this study was to prove if arterial stiffness is changed in patients with transient myocardial ischem...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Baulmann J,Homsi R,Uen S,Düsing R,Fimmers R,Vetter H,Mengden T

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conscious male beagle dogs were given constant intravenous infusions of noradrenaline for 14 days, four receiving 125 ng/kg/min and four 250 ng/kg/min. Before, during and after these infusions dose-response studies were done in which additional noradrenaline was infused at 500, 1000 and 2000 ng/kg/min, each rate for 1...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Casals-Stenzel J,Tree M,Brown JJ,Fraser R,Lever AF,Millar JA,Morton JJ,Robertson JI,Reid JL,Hamilton C

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent evidence suggests that central aortic blood pressure may be a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than peripheral blood pressure. The central SBP (cSBP) can be estimated from the late systolic shoulder of the radial pulse waveform. We compared the second systolic peak of the radial waveform (pSBP(...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Hickson SS,Butlin M,Mir FA,Graggaber J,Cheriyan J,Khan F,Grace AA,Yasmin,Cockcroft JR,Wilkinson IB,McEniery CM,Anglo-Cardiff Collaboration Trial Investigators.

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The mechanisms underlying the relationship between the vascular complications of diabetes and the glycaemic control are not well understood. We tested whether glycaemic control influences the functioning of the nitric oxide system in type 1 diabetic patients and the role for oxidative stress. METHODS:The cha...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Rodríguez-Mañas L,López-Dóriga P,Petidier R,Neira M,Solís J,Pavón I,Peiró C,Sánchez-Ferrer CF

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elevated plasma glucocorticoid level is an independent predictor of increased mortality risk in chronic heart failure, but local biosynthesis and pathophysiological roles of glucocorticoids in the heart remain unclear. METHODS:Dahl salt-sensitive rats on high-salt diet and mice with transthoracic aortic ban...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Ohtani T,Mano T,Hikoso S,Sakata Y,Nishio M,Takeda Y,Otsu K,Miwa T,Masuyama T,Hori M,Yamamoto K

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Cardiovascular reactivity to mental stress has been used as a tool to predict short-term hypertension risk in adults but the impact of cardiovascular reactivity in childhood on hypertension in adulthood is unknown. Using the 1970 British Cohort study, we examined the association between pulse rate reactivity in...

journal_title：Journal of hypertension

authors： Hamer M,Kivimäki M,Batty GD

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00