Cellular Aspects Of Hypertension

Author : Giacomo Bruschi,Alberico Borghetti
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783662009833

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Cellular Aspects of Hypertension by Giacomo Bruschi,Alberico Borghetti Pdf

In the last two decades, investigations at the cellular level have progressively gained ground in the context of hypertension research. This choice of approach is due to some extent to the build up of know-how that molecular and cellular biology have been producing at a continuous rate. As the contents list of this volume shows, a large mass of work has been directed to gaining some insight into pathogenetic mechanisms. The pathogenesis of primary hypertension has been progressively categorized as a distinct biological problem, not amenable to the theoretical models that proved successful in understanding the nature of secondary forms of hypertension. At the same time, great efforts have been made to simplify this problem by sorting out, if possible, a few crucial mechanisms from the network of contributory factors in the regulation of blood pressure. The idea that what is to be sought is a primary structural and/or functional fault in arterial muscle has met with widespread acceptance. The strength of this argument lies in the fact that peripheral vascular resistance is increased in all forms of hypertension and, in turn, the diameter of resistance vessels is the dominant factor in the computation of total per ipheral resistance. On the basis of this, cardiovascular structural adaptation was proposed as a positive feedback mechanism tending to maintain hypertension, once begun, whatever the initiating factor is.

Author : Giacomo Bruschi
Publisher : Springer Verlag
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0387539875

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Cellular Aspects of Hypertension by Giacomo Bruschi Pdf

Author : Robert H. Cox
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781468460155

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Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Hypertension by Robert H. Cox Pdf

Hypertension is recognized to be one of the major risk factors for the development of peripheral vascular disease. The last decade has witnessed several major advances in therapy for hypertension, including the development of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and calcium channel blockers. These compounds have greatly improved the ability to control blood pressure and to reduce the impact of this risk factor on morbidity and mortality. In spite of these advances, cardiovascular disease remains a major health problem in most modern industrialized countries with related deaths exceeding those from all other causes combined. In contrast to these advances in therapy, our understanding of the basic mechanisms responsible for the pathogenesis of hypertension remains incomplete. Recent studies have produced new insights into the nature of the regulation of muscle contraction in both heart and blood vessels as well as the changes in muscle function that occur in hypertension. However, the effects of antihypertensive therapy, both in terms of restoring normal function and in producing reversal of hypertension-associated changes, has not been as thoroughly studied, especially in the vasculature. Studies in the heart suggest that the efficacy of different therapeutic agents in restoring normal function and reversing hypertensive changes vary substantially with the mechanism of action of the therapeutic agent. It has also been recently determined that some therapeutic agents produce adverse effects on plasma lipid profiles, which could lead to the secondary acceleration of the atherosclerotic process, while at the same time normalizing blood pressure.

Author : Robert H Cox
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1992-01-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1468460161

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Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Hypertension by Robert H Cox Pdf

Author : Linda S. Pescatello
Publisher : Humana
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3319356992

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Effects of Exercise on Hypertension by Linda S. Pescatello Pdf

As the first primer on the effects of exercise on human hypertension, Effects of Exercise on Hypertension: From Cells to Physiological Systems provides the state-of-the-art effects of exercise on the many possible mechanisms underlying essential hypertension in humans. The book contains chapters by distinguished experts on the effects of exercise on physiological systems known to be involved in hypertension development and maintenance as well as less well known aspects of hypertension such as 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure profile and oxidative stress. An emerging area, the effects of resistance exercise training on blood pressure is also covered. A unique aspect of the book is that it covers the effects of exercise mimetics on vascular cell adaptations in order to begin to elucidate some of the cellular mechanisms that may underlie blood pressure reductions with exercise training. Lastly, the book will end with a chapter on the interactive effects of genes and exercise on blood pressure. Chapters are grouped by physiological system or mechanism. The text begins with two overview chapters; one on the general effects of aerobic exercise training and the second on the general effects of resistance exercise training on blood pressure. Each chapter begins with a bulleted list of key points. Effects of Exercise on Hypertension: From Cells to Physiological Systems will be of great value to professional individuals in cardiovascular medicine, the cardiovascular sciences, allied health care professionals, and medical and graduate students in the cardiovascular sciences and medicine.

Author : Samy I. McFarlane,George L. Bakris
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781603273572

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Diabetes and Hypertension by Samy I. McFarlane,George L. Bakris Pdf

Diabetes and hypertension have evolved as two of the modern day epidemics affecting millions of people around the world. These two common co-morbidities lead to substantial increase in cardiovascular disease, the major cause of morbidity and mortality of adults around the world. In Diabetes and Hypertension: Evaluation and Management, a panel of renowned experts address a range of critical topics -- from basic concepts in evaluation and management of diabetes and hypertension, such as dietary interventions, to evaluation and management of secondary hypertension in clinical practice. Other chapters focus on high cardiovascular risk populations such as those with coronary heart disease, chronic kidney disease and minority patients. In addition, evolving concepts and new developments in the field are presented in other chapters, such as prevention of type 2 diabetes and the epidemic of sleep apnea and its implication for diabetes and hypertension evaluation and management. An important title covering two of the most troubling disorders of our time, Diabetes and Hypertension: Evaluation and Management will provide the busy practitioner with cutting edge knowledge in the field as well as practical information that can translate into better care provided to the high-risk population of diabetics and hypertensive patients.

Author : Roland N. Pittman
Publisher : Biota Publishing
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781615047215

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Regulation of Tissue Oxygenation, Second Edition by Roland N. Pittman Pdf

This presentation describes various aspects of the regulation of tissue oxygenation, including the roles of the circulatory system, respiratory system, and blood, the carrier of oxygen within these components of the cardiorespiratory system. The respiratory system takes oxygen from the atmosphere and transports it by diffusion from the air in the alveoli to the blood flowing through the pulmonary capillaries. The cardiovascular system then moves the oxygenated blood from the heart to the microcirculation of the various organs by convection, where oxygen is released from hemoglobin in the red blood cells and moves to the parenchymal cells of each tissue by diffusion. Oxygen that has diffused into cells is then utilized in the mitochondria to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of all cells. The mitochondria are able to produce ATP until the oxygen tension or PO2 on the cell surface falls to a critical level of about 4–5 mm Hg. Thus, in order to meet the energetic needs of cells, it is important to maintain a continuous supply of oxygen to the mitochondria at or above the critical PO2 . In order to accomplish this desired outcome, the cardiorespiratory system, including the blood, must be capable of regulation to ensure survival of all tissues under a wide range of circumstances. The purpose of this presentation is to provide basic information about the operation and regulation of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, as well as the properties of the blood and parenchymal cells, so that a fundamental understanding of the regulation of tissue oxygenation is achieved.

Author : Karel Pacak,Graeme Eisenhofer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Adrenal Gland Neoplasms
ISBN : 1573314188

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Endocrine Hypertension by Karel Pacak,Graeme Eisenhofer Pdf

Several genetic, biochemical and radiologic discoveries have impacted the management of endocrine hypertension, while surgical procedures have revolutionized treatment of patients with endocrine hypertension. This text contains the proceedings of a 2001 workshop on the topic.

Author : Alfredo Ulloa-Aguirre,Ya-Xiong Tao
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128198025

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Cellular Endocrinology in Health and Disease by Alfredo Ulloa-Aguirre,Ya-Xiong Tao Pdf

Cellular Endocrinology in Health and Disease, Second Edition, describes the underlying basis of endocrine function, providing an important tool to understand the fundamentals of endocrine diseases. Delivering a comprehensive review of the basic science of endocrinology, from cell biology to human disease, this work explores and dissects the function of a number of cellular systems. The new edition provides an understanding of how endocrine glands function by integrating information resulting in biological effects on both local and systemic levels, also providing new information on the molecular physiopathogenesis of endocrine neoplasic cells. The new edition expands the most used chapters from the first edition and proposes a series of substitutions and additions to the table of contents. New chapters cover signaling, brown adipose tissue, hypothalamic cell models, cellular basis of insulin resistance, genetics and epigenetics of neuroendocrine tumors, and a series of chapters on endocrine-related cancer. Providing content that crosses disciplines, Cellular Endocrinology in Health and Disease, Second Edition, details how cellular endocrine function contributes to system physiology and mediates endocrine disorders. A methods section proves novel and useful approaches across research focus that will be attractive to medical students, residents, and specialists in the field of endocrinology, as well as to those interested in cellular regulation. Editors Alfredo Ulloa-Aguirre and Ya-Xiong Tao, experts in molecular and cellular aspects of endocrinology, deliver contributions carefully selected for relevance, impact, and clarity of expression from leading field experts Explores endocrine cells biology in normal and pathologic conditions Covers new aspects of endocrine cell function in distinct tissues Provides a view into the biological effect in local and systemic levels 15 new chapters covering the recent developments in the field

Author : Monte Willis,Jonathon W. Homeister,James R. Stone
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780124055254

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Cellular and Molecular Pathobiology of Cardiovascular Disease by Monte Willis,Jonathon W. Homeister,James R. Stone Pdf

Cellular and Molecular Pathobiology of Cardiovascular Disease focuses on the pathophysiology of common cardiovascular disease in the context of its underlying mechanisms and molecular biology. This book has been developed from the editors' experiences teaching an advanced cardiovascular pathology course for PhD trainees in the biomedical sciences, and trainees in cardiology, pathology, public health, and veterinary medicine. No other single text-reference combines clinical cardiology and cardiovascular pathology with enough molecular content for graduate students in both biomedical research and clinical departments. The text is complemented and supported by a rich variety of photomicrographs, diagrams of molecular relationships, and tables. It is uniquely useful to a wide audience of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in areas from pathology to physiology, genetics, pharmacology, and more, as well as medical residents in pathology, laboratory medicine, internal medicine, cardiovascular surgery, and cardiology. Explains how to identify cardiovascular pathologies and compare with normal physiology to aid research Gives concise explanations of key issues and background reading suggestions Covers molecular bases of diseases for better understanding of molecular events that precede or accompany the development of pathology

Author : Klaus Pleschka,Rüdiger Gerstberger
Publisher : John Libbey Eurotext
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Medical
ISBN : 2742000429

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Integrative and Cellular Aspects of Autonomic Functions by Klaus Pleschka,Rüdiger Gerstberger Pdf

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Integrative and Cellular Aspects of Autonomic Functions Held in Bad Nauheim (Germany) on 29-30 July 1993.

Author : Kamal Dua,Raimar Löbenberg,Ângela Cristina Malheiros Luzo,Shakti Shukla,Saurabh Satija
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 926 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789813368279

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Targeting Cellular Signalling Pathways in Lung Diseases by Kamal Dua,Raimar Löbenberg,Ângela Cristina Malheiros Luzo,Shakti Shukla,Saurabh Satija Pdf

The book comprehensively reviews and provides detailed insight into the cellular and molecular signalling mechanisms involved in pathophysiology of various respiratory diseases, towards developing effective therapeutic strategies in the management and treatment of lung disease. It also covers promising advances in the field of therapeutics that could lead to novel clinical therapies capable of preventing or reversing the disease features including novel strategies for targeting chronic lung diseases using advanced drug delivery systems. Importantly, the book examines the significance and relevance of the plant extracts and their constituents with therapeutic efficiencies against lung diseases. As such, the book offers a blend of translational, biological, chemical, and drug delivery aspects relevant to respiratory diseases, thus, offering a valuable resource for pulmonologists and translational researchers working in the field of pulmonary biology and respiratory medicine.

Author : Anna F. Dominiczak,J. M. C. Connell
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780444514561

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Genetics of Hypertension by Anna F. Dominiczak,J. M. C. Connell Pdf

Classic and modern tools of genetics have been applied to hypertension research for some 20 years. This volume in the Handbook of Hypertension series aims to go beyond a simple summary of discoveries and provides a critical commentary on many controversial issues. It will be particularly useful for clinician scientists at all stages of their careers, graduate students and post-doctoral scientists as well as all those interested in cardiovascular medicine and research throughout the entire spectrum from bench to bedside. As in every relatively young area of research, the initial excitement over the early positive observations has not always been confirmed by subsequent larger studies with greater statistical power. Issues related to current recommendations on design of studies and their analysis are therefore included. Pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics have been the subjects of many debates in recent years and are of particular importance in hypertension as life-long treatments, frequently with multiple drugs are given to millions of people world-wide. A critical appraisal of this controversial topic is provided. Several chapters on experimental genetics of hypertension with a special focus on physiological genomics are also included.

Author : Michitoshi Inoue,Masatsugu Hori,Shoichi Imai,Robert M. Berne
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9784431683674

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Regulation of Coronary Blood Flow by Michitoshi Inoue,Masatsugu Hori,Shoichi Imai,Robert M. Berne Pdf

Research centering on blood flow in the heart continues to hold an important position, especially since a better understanding of the subject may help reduce the incidence of coronary arterial disease and heart attacks. This book summarizes recent advances in the field; it is the product of fruitful cooperation among international scientists who met in Japan in May, 1990 to discuss the regulation of coronary blood flow.

Author : Toshio Nakanishi,H. Scott Baldwin,Jeffrey R. Fineman,Hiroyuki Yamagishi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789811511851

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Molecular Mechanism of Congenital Heart Disease and Pulmonary Hypertension by Toshio Nakanishi,H. Scott Baldwin,Jeffrey R. Fineman,Hiroyuki Yamagishi Pdf

This open access book focuses on the molecular mechanism of congenital heart disease and pulmonary hypertension, offering new insights into the development of pulmonary circulation and the ductus arteriosus. It describes in detail the molecular mechanisms involved in the development and morphogenesis of the heart, lungs and ductus arteriosus, covering a range of topics such as gene functions, growth factors, transcription factors and cellular interactions, as well as stem cell engineering technologies. The book also presents recent advances in our understanding of the molecular mechanism of lung development, pulmonary hypertension and molecular regulation of the ductus arteriosus. As such, it is an ideal resource for physicians, scientists and investigators interested in the latest findings on the origins of congenital heart disease and potential future therapies involving pulmonary circulation/hypertension and the ductus arteriosus.