Kähönen M, Arvola P, Mäkynen H, Pörsti I. Antihypertensive therapy and arterial function in experimental hypertension.
GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY 1996;
27:221-38. [PMID:
8919635 DOI:
10.1016/0306-3623(95)02015-2]
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Abstract
1. Alterations in the function of the endothelium and arterial smooth muscle may be important in the establishment of hypertension. Thus, the possible favorable influences of blood pressure-lowering agents on vascular responsiveness may be important in the chronic antihypertensive actions of these compounds. 2. A number of reports have suggested that ACE inhibitors can improve arterial function in hypertension, whereas the knowledge about the vascular effects of other antihypertensive drugs, like beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and diuretics remains rather limited. 3. In this article, the effects of antihypertensive therapy on arterial function in human and experimental hypertension are reviewed.
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