Lecture: Vascular Structure and Function in Hypertension

Describe the basic vascular structure and the gross structural changes that occur in the vascular wall as a result of hypertension.
Discuss the functional importance of the various cell layers.
Discuss the effectiveness of the various anti-hypertensive drug treatments with respect to restoring vascular structure.
Predict the structural changes that may occur as a result of increases or decreases in pressure and flow.

What is the function of Phenyephrine?
What naturally causes vasodilation?
Does systolic blood pressure increase with age?
Is Oestrogen a vasocontrictor or vasodilator?
How many indivudals suffer from hypertension worldwide?
What is the normal vascular structure?
Describe the structure of smooth muscle cells in vessels?
What is the function of this smooth muscle cells structure?
What does hypertension cause in blood vessels?
What are the effects of rats hindlimb unloading on their Basilar Artery? (Similar to being in space)
What factors affect blood flow more?
What are the different types of remodelling?
Possible therapies for hypertension?
Effect of aliskerim