P89 UPRIGHT POSTURE ENHANCES THE UNFAVOURABLE INFLUENCES OF BISOPROLOL ON CENTRAL BLOOD PRESSURE IN HYPERTENSIVE MIDDLE AGED MEN: A DOUBLE-BLINDED RANDOMIZED PLACEBO-CONTROLLED CROSS-OVER STUDY

Objective: Treatment with beta-blockers is characterised by inferior reduction of central versus peripheral blood pressure. We examined changes in central and peripheral blood pressure, cardiac function, and vascular resistance during beta-blockade. Methods: Haemodynamics were investigated after 3...

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Main Authors: Ilkka Pörsti, Lauri Suojanen, Antti Haring, Antti Tikkakoski, Arttu Eräranta, Heini Huhtala, Mika Kähönen, Kari Kivistö, Jukka Mustonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Artery Research
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125930285/view