Postmenopausal Hypertension and Sodium Sensitivity
Kim JM, Kim TH, Lee HH, Lee SH, Wang T. Postmenopausal Hypertension and Sodium Sensitivity. Journal Of Menopausal Medicine 2014, 20: 1-6. PMID: 25371885, PMCID: PMC4217569, DOI: 10.6118/jmm.2014.20.1.1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBlood pressureSystolic BPPostmenopausal hypertensionSex hormonesAngiotensin type 2 receptorElevation of SBPOral hormone replacement therapyAnti-aldosterone activityRenal regulatory mechanismsLow-salt dietDiastolic blood pressureHormone replacement therapySystolic blood pressureLack of estrogenPost-menopausal womenFemale sex hormonesType 2 receptorLow incidence rateNitric oxide productionBP controlNovel progestinArterial pressureSalt intakeReplacement therapyIncidence rate