Disturbances of thyroid function are among the most common endocrinologic disorders
encountered in practice. It is well recognized that thyroid hormone has profound effects on …

It seems clear that hypertension may be a common feature of growth hormone excess, but
precise frequency figures cannot be derived from current data due to bias and inadequate …

The effect of thyroid status on arterial baroreflex function and autonomic contributions to
resting blood pressure and heart rate (HR) were evaluated in conscious rats. Rats were …

Whether the increased plasma norepinephrine level reported in hypothyroidism is the result
of impaired nor-epinephrine (NE) clearance or increased NE release by nerve terminals is …

There has been a continuing interest in the role of pyridoxine (vitamin B 6) in maintenance of
the structure and function of the nervous system. At the International Symposium (Harris et …

Hypertension after brain injury requires comprehensive evaluation and management. Focal
brain injury to centers of blood pressure regulation, high levels of circulating catecholamines …

Cardiovascular sensitivity to catecholamines was assessed in 15 patients with
hypothyroidism (mean [±SEM] thyroxine [T 4] index 2.7±0.5 μg/100 ml, thyroid stimulating …

Background: Overt hypothyroidism is associated with elevation of diastolic blood pressure;
however the association of subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) with arterial blood pressure …

The use of venous plasma noradrenaline levels as a marker of general sympathetic tone
has been questioned as changes in local sympathetic activity may influence the venous …

The study was carried out to test the effect of altered thyroid status on the autonomic
reactivity in 60 subjects (age group 20-50 years). The para meters recorded and the tests …