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Oedema formation with the vasodilators nifedipine and diazoxide

Authors :
Hamersvelt, Henk W. van
Kloke, Heinrich J.
Jong, Dirk J. de
Koene, Robert A. R
Huysmans, Frans Th.M.
Source :
Journal of Hypertension; August 1996, Vol. 14 Issue: 8 p1041-1046, 6p
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

To determine whether the common side effect of ankle oedema with arteriolar vasodilators such as the calcium entry blocker (CEB) nifedipine and the potassium channel opener (PCO) diazoxide is the direct result of peripheral vasodilation or merely a consequence of renal sodium retention.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02636352 and 14735598
Volume :
14
Issue :
8
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Hypertension
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48864839