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BACKGROUND: The present study aimed to determine the changes of endothelin (ET), nitric oxide, and atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) systems in the kidney and aorta in angiotensin (Ang) II-induced hypertension.
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Arterial hypertension leads to both structural and functional changes of the heart. Hypertensive heart disease (HHD) is characterized by complex changes in myocardial structure (e.g., enhanced cardiomyocyte growth, excessive cardiomyocyte...
BACKGROUND: Hypertension is a common problem for hemodialysis patients and is associated with an increased cardiovascular mortality. We analyzed ambulatory blood pressure (ABP) in hemodialysis patients and investigated if an...
BACKGROUND: Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) correlates well with arterial distensibility and stiffness and is a useful approach for evaluating the severity of systemic arteriosclerosis in adults. In addition, measurement of...