Inflammation may be a bridge connecting hypertension and atherosclerosis

JJ Li, JL Chen - Medical hypotheses, 2005 - Elsevier
Pathogenesis of the atherosclerotic process is deemed as multi-factorial, and characterized
by chronic inflammatory response. Although hypertension is known to be one of the most …

Inflammation: a link between hypertension and atherosclerosis

V Cachofeiro, M Miana… - Current …, 2009 - ingentaconnect.com
High blood pressure levels are associated with increases in circulating levels of
inflammation markers which can reflect vascular inflammatory processes, suggesting that …

The renin‐angiotensin system modulates inflammatory processes in atherosclerosis: evidence from basic research and clinical studies

F Montecucco, A Pende, F Mach - Mediators of inflammation, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Recent evidence shows that the renin‐angiotensin system is a crucial player in
atherosclerotic processes. The regulation of arterial blood pressure was considered from its …

Inflammation and arterial hypertension: from pathophysiological links to risk prediction

P Pietri, C Vlachopoulos… - Current medicinal …, 2015 - ingentaconnect.com
Over the last years, ample data have demonstrated the pivotal role of low-grade
inflammation in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. It is well …

Inflammation as a regulator of the renin-angiotensin system and blood pressure

R Satou, H Penrose, LG Navar - Current hypertension reports, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Mechanisms facilitating progression of hypertension via cross
stimulation of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) and inflammation have been proposed …

Is hypertension an inflammatory disease?

JJ Li, CH Fang, RT Hui - Medical hypotheses, 2005 - Elsevier
Hypertension has been recognized as a multi-factorial trait resulting from the effect of a
combination of environmental and genetic factors, including excess dietary salt or alcohol …

Roles of inflammation, oxidative stress, and vascular dysfunction in hypertension

QN Dinh, GR Drummond, CG Sobey… - BioMed research …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Hypertension is a complex condition and is the most common cardiovascular risk factor,
contributing to widespread morbidity and mortality. Approximately 90% of hypertension …

Inflammation in hypertension: primary evidence

J Li - Chinese medical journal, 2006 - journals.lww.com
Hypertension is a multi-factorial trait that results from the net effect of environmental and
genetic factors. Factors that may contribute to hypertension include excess dietary salt or …

Beyond blood pressure: the endothelium and atherosclerosis progression

EL Schiffrin - American journal of hypertension, 2002 - academic.oup.com
Endothelial dysfunction and remodeling of the vessel wall of large and small arteries is
associated with hypertension and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease. These …

Vascular inflammation and the renin-angiotensin system

AR Brasier, A Recinos III, MS Eledrisi - … , thrombosis, and vascular …, 2002 - Am Heart Assoc
It is now well established that vascular inflammation is an independent risk factor for the
development of atherosclerosis. In otherwise healthy patients, chronic elevations of …