Sympathetic hyperactivity in patients with hypertension: pathogenesis and treatment. Part II

Abstract

The second part of the review considers different classes of drugs affecting blood pressure in increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system. Additional possibilities are discussed on how to reduce the negative effect of sympathetic hyperactivity on cardiovascular system and improve the prognosis.

Keywords

• hypertension
• blood pressure
• autonomic nervous system
• sympathetic nervous system
• angiotensin ii
• norepinephrine
• cardio-vascular system
• drug effects