Blood Vessel Changes in Hypertension Structure and Function, Volume I / Edition 1

by R.M.K.W. Lee

Overview

Written by established researchers, this two-volume publication provides timely, comprehensive and insightful reviews on recent discoveries in the etiology of hypertension. Structural changes of the blood vessels in hypertension in relation to connective tissue, cerebral vessel structure and innervation, smooth muscle cell hypertrophy and/or hyperplasia, and rarefaction of microvessels are discussed.
Also presented are the effects of antihypertensive therapy on vessel structure and function. A unique feature is the inclusion of a chapter on pulmonary vascular changes in pulmonary hypertension, which shows certain changes that are similar to systemic hypertension. This book is of major interest to researchers involved in the study of hypertension and the biology of the blood vessels.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849348839
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/30/1989
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Volume IContractile Properties of Resistance Vessels Related to Cellular FunctionReactivity and Sensitivity Changes of Blood Vessels in HypertensionGrowth Response of Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells in HypertensionMechanical Properties of Arteries in Hypertension Vascular Connective Tissue Changes in Hypertension Vascular Changes in Pulmonary HypertensionStructural and Functional Consequence of Antihypertensive Treatments on Blood VesselsIndex

Editorial Reviews

Skirting the issue of whether the thickening of arterial vessel walls is a primary cause or a secondary complication of high blood pressure, these volumes detail the observed changes in vascular tissue associated with hypertension. Structural changes are discussed for connective tissue, cerebral vessels, smooth muscle cells, and microvessels. Functional changes discussed include contraction, reactivity and sensitivity, mechanical properties, cell interaction, neural control, and membrane potential. Chapters also explore the effects of antihypertensive therapy, and vascular changes in pulmonary hypertension. Each volume is indexed separately. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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