Emerging Therapy in Hypertension

AbstractPurpose of the ReviewPharmacology remains the mainstay of treatment for hypertension across the globe. In what may seem like a well-trodden field, there are actually an exciting array of new pathways for the treatment of hypertension on the horizon. This review seeks to discuss the most recent research in ongoing areas of drug development in the field of hypertension.Recent FindingsNovel areas of research in the field of hypertension pharmacology include central nervous system regulators, peripheral noradrenergic inhibitors, gastrointestinal sodium modulators, and a counter-regulatory arm of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.SummaryThis review discusses these pathways in a look into the current status of emerging pharmacological therapies for hypertension.
Source: Current Hypertension Reports - Category: Primary Care Source Type: research