Current Hypertension Reviews - Volume 16, Issue 2, 2020

Subjects formerly born preterm subsequently develop arterial - particularly isolated systolic- hypertension more frequently than their peers born at term. Numerous factors may influence this predisposition, including an incomplete nephrogenesis, implying the presence of kidneys with a reduced number of nephrons and consequent reduction in haematic filtration, increased sodium absorption and activation of renin-angiotensin-al Read More

Advances in molecular research techniques have enabled a new frontier in discerning the mechanisms responsible for monogenic diseases. In this review, we discuss the current research on the molecular pathways governing blood pressure disorders with a Mendelian inheritance pattern, each presenting with a unique pathophysiology. Glucocorticoid Remediable Aldosteronism (GRA) and Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess (AME) Read More

Non-communicable diseases are the major inducer of mortality and morbidity in the Western world. In terms of nutrition, a diet high in fat (particularly saturated fat), salt and sugars have shown to be associated with innumerable incidence of diet- associated health diseases. Dietary modification is a central part of any treatment strategy. The Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is one among such heal Read More

Background: Advances in treatment and increased awareness have improved the prognosis for many patients with hypertension (HTN). Resistant hypertension (RH) refers to a subset of hypertensive individuals who fail to achieve a desired blood pressure (BP) despite concurrent use of 3 different classes antihypertensive agents, one being a diuretic, and proper lifestyle changes. The prevalence and prognosis of RH are un Read More

Background: We previously reported the nutritional characteristics and effects of the DASH-JUMP diet, which is a WASHOKU-modified DASH diet, in Japanese participants with untreated high-normal blood pressure or stage 1 hypertension. The dietary adherence of the DASH diet in Japanese participants has never been evaluated before. Objective: We aimed to assess the relationships between dietary adherence, self-efficacy, Read More

Comorbidity of hypertension and hepatobiliary pathology has negative medical and social consequences, including an increase in the indicators of hospital admissions, disability and mortality. Objective: The aim was to study the occurrence of hypertension combined with hepatobiliary diseases depending on social status, gender and age in 2003-2017 and their influence on indicators of metabolic processes in patients with a ther Read More

Background: Salt sensitivity is increased following renal Ischemia-Reperfusion (I/R) injury. We tested the hypothesis that high salt intake induced increase in Renal Sympathetic Nerve Activity (RSNA) after renal I/R can be prevented by activation of Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 1 (TRPV1). Methods: Rats were fed a 0.4% NaCl diet for 5 weeks after renal I/R, followed by a 4% NaCl diet for 4 more weeks in four group Read More

Aims: The aim of this study is to investigate the association of physical fitness with longterm Blood Pressure Variability (BPV) in young male adults. Methods: 1,112 healthy military males, aged 18-40 years (mean age, 32 years), in Taiwan were included for the current analysis. Resting blood pressures were measured over the right upper arm in a sitting position every two years from 2012 to 2018 (2012-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, Read More