Endothelial Vasodilatory Dysfunction in Hypertension

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Investigational techniques to assess endothelial function Endothelial vasodilatory dysfunction in hypertension and nitric oxide Abnormal NO bioactivity in hypertension: potential mechanisms The endothelin system: endothelial dysfunction in hypertension extends beyond impaired endotheliumdependent dilation NO and ET-1 interactions in hypertension: endothelial dysfunction at the crossroad of the two systems Hypertension, obesity, and the endothelin system Hypertension, ethnicity, and the endothelin system Endothelial progenitor cells: a new link between hypertension and endothelial dysfunction? Shear stress and microvascular endothelial function in hypertension Endothelial dysfunction in hypertension: cause or consequence of elevated blood pressure? Impaired endotheliumdependent dilation of conduit vessels: the link between hypertension and atherosclerosis? PPARγ: the link between insulin resistance, hypertension, and endothelial dysfunction? Prognostic value of endothelial dysfunction in hypertension Effect of antihypertensive treatment on endothelial function