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eonatal Blood Pressure Regulation

ypertension is often viewed solely as a disease of the adult. However, early indicators of hypertenion are frequently observed in young children and neonates. Having an adequate appreciation of the ormal range of infant blood pressure is critical for the appropriate management of the conditions ssociated with elevated or abnormally low blood pressure. In healthy neonates, systolic blood ressure...

National Blood Pressure Education Month — May 2013

Serotonin and blood pressure regulation.

5-Hydroxytryptamine (5-HT; serotonin) was discovered more than 60 years ago as a substance isolated from blood. The neural effects of 5-HT have been well investigated and understood, thanks in part to the pharmacological tools available to dissect the serotonergic system and the development of the frequently prescribed selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors. By contrast, our understanding of t...

Blood pressure regulation and micronutrients.

This review attempts to delineate the underlying mechanisms leading to the development of hypertension as well as the function of vitamins and minerals in the regulation of blood pressure. Physiological processes that regulate cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance impact on the control of blood pressure. Metabolic abnormalities associated with the tetrad of hypertension, dyslipidaemia...

Testosterone and blood pressure regulation.

BACKGROUND There is substantial evidence that androgens may play a role in determining sex-specific blood pressure. Men are at higher risk for developing coronary heart disease or hypertension compared to premenopausal women. However, effects of androgens on the renal and cardiovascular system are complex. This review provides a critical overview of testosterone actions. METHODS We searched P...