title: [The autonomic nervous system and hypertension: quid novi?].
abstract: Recent publications concerning the role of the autonomic nervous system in hypertension have demonstrated the nature of spontaneous oscillations of the blood pressure. The contribution of sympathetic stimulations indicates the baroreflex nature of certain rhythms, which opens a perspective of understanding the relations between increased sympathetic activity and hypertension. The sympathetic nervous system, angiotensin II and aldosterone are related, and antihypertensive therapy may therefore target one or the other, providing that the regulating functions are maintained. These concepts are developed in a recent series of articles which are presented schematically in this update.
authors.affiliation: UF de pharmacologie clinique, hôpital Necker, 149, rue de Sèvres, 75743 Paris.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Elghozi
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Herpin
mesh_terms: D000450:Aldosterone / Q000494:pharmacology; D000804:Angiotensin II / Q000494:pharmacology; D001341:Autonomic Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000503:physiopathology*
chemical_list: D000804:Angiotensin II; D000450:Aldosterone