Endothelial Function in Hypertension

This book reports on the current discussion of the role of endothelial function in hypertension. Topics like the role of endothelium in the regulation of vascular and blood pressure, platelet aggregation and thrombosis, lipid metabolism and desposition and the development of artherosclerosis are covered. Contributions by numerous specialists reflect the state-of-the-art of endothelial research from molecular biology to clinical application.