Under pressure —how to assess blood pressure in rodents: tail-cuff?

Hypertension is the largest preventable contributor to worldwide morbidity and  mortality, and improved understanding of hypertension pathophysiology could lead to major therapeutic advances with major societal benefits.1 Blood pressure is defined by the pressure of circulating blood on the vessel wall, determined by the complex relationship between cardiac output, vascular r esistance, and vascular compliance. Hypertension can contribute to or accelerate many cardiovascular diseases including kidney disease, or it may be a consequence of diseases of the regulatory systems.
Source: Kidney International - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Controversies in Nephrology Source Type: research