Does Statin Therapy Reduce Sympathoexcitation in Hypertension?

Summary

A number of patients with hypertension have increased central sympathetic activity. Statins seem to inhibit central sympathetic output. This study assesses the effect of statins on central sympathetic activity in hypertension patients.

Timeline

Start

2007-05

Primary completion

—

Completion

2008-03

Publications

• Gomes ME, Tack CJ, Verheugt FW, Smits P, Lenders JW. Sympathoinhibition by atorvastatin in hypertensive patients. Circ J. 2010 Nov;74(12):2622-6. doi: 10.1253/circj.cj-10-0427. Epub 2010 Oct 9.

Drugs

Indications