Hypertension and Hormone Mechanisms

New Developments in the Renin-Angiotensin System.- The Intrarenal Renin-Angiotensin System.- Cardiac and Vascular Renin-Angiotensin Systems.- Regulation of Cardiovascular Control Mechanisms by Angiotensin-(1-7) and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2.- Angiotensin IV Binding Site.- Angiotensin AT2 Receptors in Blood Pressure Regulation.- Angiotensin II and Inflammation.- Aldosterone and Vascular Damage.- The Sympatho-Adrenal System in Hypertension II.- Neurogenic Human Hypertension.- Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide and Hypertension.- The Renal Dopaminergic System, Hypertension, and Salt Sensitivity.- Metabolic Disorders and Hypertension.- Insulin Resistance and Hypertension.- Fatty Acids, Cell Signaling, and Cardiovascular Risk.- Goal-Oriented Hypertension Management in Diabetic and Nondiabetic Patients.- Endothelial Hormones and Autocoids in Hypertension.- Nitric Oxide and Hypertension.- Role of Endothelin-1 in Hypertension.- The Kallikrein-Kinin System and Hypertension.- Other Hormonal Systems and Hypertension.- Physiology of Natriuretic Peptides and Their Receptors.- Sex Steroids and Hypertension.- The Lipoxygenase System in the Vasculature and Hypertension.

From the reviews:

"This is a comprehensive overview of pathophysiology of hypertension. ... The book is targeted at both scientists and clinicians with the goal of providing a basic foundation to better understand mechanisms involved in hypertension as well as stimulate active research to better understand the fundamental mechanisms of the disease. ... useful and very thorough summary of the hormonal mechanisms of hypertension. It is an excellent resource for clinicians and scientists involved in the treatment of hypertension as well as those engaging in basic science research." (Irena Duka, Doody's Review Service, December, 2007)

"The book provides a unique review of the latest developments and discoveries in the endocrinology of hypertension . ... it also provides the reader with the most recent discoveries brought about by basic clinical science research. ... This book will be of utmost interest to clinicians and basic scientists ... as well as to specialists such as endocrinologists, cardiologists, and nephrologists. I strongly recommend that it should be available in all medical school libraries." (Edgar V. Lerma, JAMA, May, 2008)

"As edited by Dr. Carey, a well-recognized investigator in this field, leading experts provide very comprehensive discussions of the effect of the different hormonal systems on progression of cardiovascular disease. ... this book provides a nice combination of both basic science and clinical considerations of hormonal causes of hypertension and vascular disease. ... Overall, the book will serve as a valuable resource for scientists and clinicians interested in the underlying mechanisms of hypertension and vascular disease." (David A. Calhoun, Endocrinology, Vol. 33 (4), April, 2008)

From the reviews:



"This is a comprehensive overview of pathophysiology of hypertension. ... The book is targeted at both scientists and clinicians with the goal of providing a basic foundation to better understand mechanisms involved in hypertension as well as stimulate active research to better understand the fundamental mechanisms of the disease. ... useful and very thorough summary of the hormonal mechanisms of hypertension. It is an excellent resource for clinicians and scientists involved in the treatment of hypertension as well as those engaging in basic science research." (Irena Duka, Doody's Review Service, December, 2007)

"The book provides a unique review of the latest developments and discoveries in the endocrinology of hypertension . ... it also provides the reader with the most recent discoveries brought about by basic clinical science research. ... This book will be of utmost interest to clinicians and basic scientists ... as well as to specialists such as endocrinologists, cardiologists, and nephrologists. I strongly recommend that it should be available in all medical school libraries." (Edgar V. Lerma, JAMA, May, 2008)

"As edited by Dr. Carey, a well-recognized investigator in this field, leading experts provide very comprehensive discussions of the effect of the different hormonal systems on progression of cardiovascular disease. ... this book provides a nice combination of both basic science and clinical considerations of hormonal causes of hypertension and vascular disease. ... Overall, the book will serve as a valuable resource for scientists and clinicians interested in the underlying mechanisms of hypertension and vascular disease." (David A. Calhoun, Endocrinology, Vol. 33 (4), April, 2008)