ACE inhibition attenuates sympathetic coronary vasoconstriction in patients with coronary artery disease.

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Authors

R Perondi · Azienda Ospedaliera San Gerardo

Antonio Saino · Azienda Ospedaliera San Gerardo

R. A. Tio · Azienda Ospedaliera San Gerardo

G. Pomidossi · Azienda Ospedaliera San Gerardo

L Gregorini · Azienda Ospedaliera San Gerardo

Patrizia Alessio · Azienda Ospedaliera San Gerardo

Alberto Morganti

Abstract

ACE inhibition attenuates sympathetic coronary vasoconstriction in patients with coronary artery disease. This is probably due to removal of the facilitating influence of angiotensin II on sympathetic modulation of coronary vasomotor tone.

Topics & Keywords

Vitamin K Research Studies Renin-Angiotensin System Studies Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 85, Issue 6, pp. 2004-2013

DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.85.6.2004

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