Effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition on endothelial function and insulin sensitivity in hypertensive patients

Introduction Evidence suggests an association between insulin resistance, hypertension and impaired endothelial function. Studies have shown that insulin resistance precedes the development of hypertension. By improving insulin sensitivity, it may be possible to improve hypertension and the subseque...

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Main Authors: Hakan Tezcan, Dilek Yavuz, Ahmet Toprak, Ihsan Akpmar, Mehmet Koç, Oguzhan Deyneli, Sema Akalm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi - SAGE Publishing 2003-06-01
Series:Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3317/jraas.2003.012