Mechanisms of endothelial dysfunction in obesity-associated hypertension

Mechanisms of endothelial dysfunction in obesity-associated hypertension

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Obesity is strongly associated with high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions synergistically increase the risk of cardiovascular events. A number of central and peripheral abnormalities can explain the development or maintenance of high blood pressure in obesity. Of g...

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Main Authors: N.S. Lobato, F.P. Filgueira, E.H. Akamine, R.C. Tostes, M.H.C. Carvalho, Z.B. Fortes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2012-05-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Hypertension
Obesity
Endothelial dysfunction
Oxidative stress
Renin-angiotensin system
Nitric oxide
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