Effects of exercise on central aortic pressure before and after treatment with renin-angiotensin system blockade in patients with hypertension

Conclusion: Blood pressure lowering does not directly influence the relationship between aortic and brachial pressure either at rest or during exercise in patients with hypertension, other than through proportionate lowering of both pressures. These effects remained unchanged 48 hours after a simulated missed medication dose.
Source: Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System : JRAAS - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research