Endogenous cardiotonic steroids (CTS), also called digitalis-like factors, have been
postulated to play important roles in health and disease for nearly half a century. Recent …

The evidence for universal salt reduction is strong, and reducing salt from the current intake
of 10–12 g/day to the recommended level of 5–6 g/day will have a major effect on blood …

The constant supply of oxygen and nutriments to cells (especially neurons) is the role of the
cardiovascular system. The constant supply of water (and sodium) for cardiovascular …

We determined the temporal effects of dietary sodium restriction on large elastic artery
compliance and systolic blood pressure (SBP) in 12 untreated, older (64±2 years) men and …

Hypertension may produce arterial stiffening by both functional and structural mechanisms.
1 Acute and potentially reversible stiffening of the thoracic aorta and its branches occurs with …

Diese Leitlinien enthalten Empfehlungen zur Prävention, Diagnostik, Indikation und
Gegenindikation für diagnostische und interventionelle Maßnahmen, Empfehlungen zu …

Endogenous digitalis-like factors, also called cardiotonic steroids, have been thought for
nearly half a century to have important roles in health and disease. The endogenous …

Low-salt diets have potential for prevention and treatment of hypertension, and may also
reduce risk for stroke, left ventricular hypertrophy, osteoporosis, renal stones, asthma …

Hypertension in the elderly is associated with increased occurrence rates of sodium
sensitivity, isolated systolic hypertension, and 'white coat effect'. Arterial stiffness and …

In this review, we outline the application and contribution of transgenic technology to
establishing the genetic basis of blood pressure regulation and its dysfunction. Apart from a …