Impact of cortisol on blood pressure and hypertension-mediated organ damage in hypertensive patients

Conclusion: Cortisol influences weakly the level of BP independently from plasma aldosterone in hypertensive patients, particularly in older patients, and that there was weak association with HMOD. It may, therefore, be of interest to test specific treatments targeting cortisol excess in selected hypertensive patients.
Source: Journal of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL PAPERS: Organ damage Source Type: research