Differential biomechanics in resistance arteries of male compared with female Dahl hypertensive rats

Background: Increase in vascular stiffness is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and is likely sex-specific. Method: Our objectives were to compare structural and functional alterations in small resistance arteries as related to vascular stiffness from Dahl salt-sensitive male and female rats (n = 8, mean ± s.e.m.). Results: Arterial blood pressure and pulse wave velocity were significantly (P 
Source: Journal of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research