Hypertension, systolic blood pressure, and large arteries.
This article discusses the following: (1) factors modulating central and peripheral SBP and PP in hypertensive subjects; (2) mechanisms enhancing PP variations in this population; (3) Analysis of pulsatile arterial hemodynamics as predictors of CV risk; and (4) Pulsatile hemodynamics and strategies lowering CV risk in the treatment of hypertension.
Safar
Michel E
ME
Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôtel-Dieu, Centre de Diagnostic et de Thérapeutique, Université Paris Descartes, Paris Cedex 04, Paris, France. michel.safar@htd.aphp.fr
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D001916:Brachial Artery / Q000187:drug effects; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents