Journal of hypertension
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Journal of hypertension · Mar 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialBell or diaphragm in the measurement of blood pressure?
International guidelines have given diverse recommendations as to which side of the stethoscope should be used in the measurement of blood pressure. ⋯ Both sides of the acoustic stethoscope give similar results in the measurement of office blood pressure and either side can be used in the reliable measurement of blood pressure.
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Journal of hypertension · Mar 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialTransforming growth factor beta1 and additional renoprotective effect of combination ACE inhibitor and angiotensin II receptor blocker in hypertensive subjects with minor renal abnormalities: a 24-week randomized controlled trial.
To verify the benefit of renin-angiotensin system blockade in hypertension, the effects of 24 weeks' losartan and ramipril treatment, both alone and in combination, on urinary albumin excretion (UAE) and circulating transforming growth factor beta1 (TGF beta1) have been evaluated in hypertensive subjects with minor renal abnormalities. ⋯ These data indicate an additional renoprotective effect of dual blockade of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in hypertensive patients with minor renal abnormalities. In addition, the contemporaneus and marked decrease in TGF beta1 and UAE levels in hypertensives treated with combined therapy might indicate the presence of a subset of subjects who may benefit from complete RAS blockade.