Autonomic Nervous System activity in Hypertensive patients under Calcium Channel Blockers treatment

Abstract

Introduction: Hypertension is a "silent killer" has multi-factorial underlying defect. A number of physiological derangements are involved in elevation of blood pressure. Along with excessive salt intake, obesity and dyslipidemia autonomic dysfunctions too take part in this. Present study was conducted to study autonomic disturbances in hypertensive subjects and role of calcium channel blockers in their alleviation and possible sustenance.