Vol 5, No 4 (2001)
Review paper
Published online: 2001-10-03
The Microcirculation and Hypertension
Nadciśnienie tętnicze 2001;5(4):229-234.
Abstract
In hypertension we can observe adaptation of the arteries to
high blood pressure.Remodelling of resistance arteries and
changes in large elastic arteries were shown.The importance
of microvascular architecture in controlling resistance has led
to a recent focus in research on the role of microvascular
vessels in cardiovascular pathology.In this article we present
current information about structure,function and changes of
microcirculation in hypertension.We also analize influence
of hipotensive therapy to state of microcirculation.
Keywords: microcirculationhypertensiontherapy