Haemodynamic studies in hypertensive patients treated by oral propranolol. Issue 2 (March 1970)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Prichard, B. N.C.; Shinebourne, Elliot; Fleming, James; Hamer, John
• Is Part Of: Heart. Volume 32:Issue 2(1970)
• Page Start: 236
• Page End: 240
• Publication Date: 1970-03
• Subjects: Heart -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12
• DOI: 10.1136/hrt.32.2.236
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1355-6037

Abstract

Abstract : Haemodynamic studies have been performed in 9 patients whose blood pressures had been satisfactorily controlled with oral propranolol for 7 to 29 months. A postural drop of blood pressure or a fall of blood pressure on exercise did not occur. Pulse rate and cardiac output were below normal at rest and on exercise; peripheral resistance was high. The results are similar to those obtained in a comparable group of hypertensives after acute administration of propranolol. These findings are discussed in relation to the mode of action of propranolol in hypertension.