The traditional therapy of perioperative hypertension is now being challenged by the availability of new agents. Vasodilator therapy should be the first-line choice, although dihydropyridine calcium antagonists, particularly isradipine, appear to be suitable in this setting because of their pharmacological
American journal of hypertension, 4(2 Pt 2), 107S-113S (1991-02-01)
In the context of atherosclerosis, calcium antagonists should be evaluated from two points of view: their hemodynamic action on the atherosclerotic cardiovascular system, and their preventive action on atherosclerosis. Contraction of atherosclerotic vessels in response to vasoconstrictors, especially serotonin and
La Clinica terapeutica, 146(11), 729-736 (1995-11-01)
The aim of the present study was to evaluate efficacy on blood pressure values and metabolic tolerability of Isradipine, which was given to 15 mild hypertensive non diabetic subjects (average age 63.8 +/- 10.9 years), at the dosage of 5
Journal of clinical pharmacology, 34(12), 1164-1172 (1994-12-01)
In the treatment of hypertension in renally impaired patients, normalization of blood pressure alone may not be sufficient to prevent significant morbidity to the kidneys. Treatment must reduce pressure in the renal vasculature, otherwise glomerular filtration rate and renal plasma
Treatment of hypertension in the complicated patient requires a specialized approach focusing on the treatment of the blood pressure and concurrent medical problems. Therapy must be chosen in consideration of the patient's age, multiple illnesses, declining organ function, and possible