Vascular Inflammation and Endothelial Dysfunction in Experimental Hypertension
Joint Authors
Zezza, Luigi
Sada, Lidia
Pucci, Lorenzo
Alonzo, Alessandro
Befani, Alberto
Lauri, Francesco Maria
Volpe, Massimo
Savoia, Carmine
Source
International Journal of Hypertension
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Essential hypertension is characterized by increased peripheral vascular resistance to blood flow.
The endothelium is a crucial regulator of vascular tone.
Its function is impaired in patients with hypertension, with reduced vasodilation, increased vascular tone associated with a proinflammatory and prothrombotic state.
Low-grade inflammation localized in vascular tissue is therefore recognized as an important contributor to the pathophysiology of hypertension, to the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis as well as to the development of cardiovascular diseases.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Savoia, Carmine& Sada, Lidia& Zezza, Luigi& Pucci, Lorenzo& Lauri, Francesco Maria& Befani, Alberto…[et al.]. 2011. Vascular Inflammation and Endothelial Dysfunction in Experimental Hypertension. International Journal of Hypertension،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Savoia, Carmine…[et al.]. Vascular Inflammation and Endothelial Dysfunction in Experimental Hypertension. International Journal of Hypertension No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Savoia, Carmine& Sada, Lidia& Zezza, Luigi& Pucci, Lorenzo& Lauri, Francesco Maria& Befani, Alberto…[et al.]. Vascular Inflammation and Endothelial Dysfunction in Experimental Hypertension. International Journal of Hypertension. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-459976