Download this issueNew-generation treatments for hypertension: targeting the artery
EDITORIAL
- Early antihypertensive combination therapy and cardiovascular protection: evolving expectations. – Les associations antihypertensives précoces et la protection cardio-vasculaire : nouvelles attentes
N. R. Poulter, United Kingdom
THEMED ARTICLES
- Early vascular modifications in hypertension: pathophysiological considerations
G. F. Mitchell, USA - Consequences of arterial stiffening and increase in central blood pressure in hypertension
M. F. O’Rourke, Australia - Evaluation and interpretation of arterial stiffness in clinical practice
T. Weber, Austria - Value of arterial stiffness in predicting cardiovascular events and mortality
P. Jankowski, Poland - Antihypertensive strategies to reverse arterial wall modifications
C. Vlachopoulos, D. Terentes-Printzios, Greece - Which drugs should be combined with antihypertensive agents to ensure synergistic vascular protection?
S. Taddei, R. M. Bruno, Italy - New pharmacological approaches targeting arterial stiffness
H. A. J. Struijker-Boudier, The Netherlands
CONTROVERSIAL QUESTION
- What is the major remaining need in hypertension management: reduction of stroke or reduction of coronary events?
I. Alwi, Indonesia – L. A. Bortolotto, Brazil – G. Desideri, Italy – J. Filipovský, Czech Republic- J. A. Ker, South Africa – Z. Kobalava, Russia – J. M. Krzesinski, Belgium – L. F. Martins, Portugal – A. R. Rahman, Malaysia – L. M. Ruilope, Spain – Y. Sirenko, Ukraine – K. O. Tammam, Saudi Arabia
NEW-GENERATION ANTIHYPERTENSIVES
- Tailored-treatment approaches for the management of hypertension
SN. Clavreul, France
INTERVIEW
- New strategies to improve treatment adherence in hypertension
A. Pathak, France
FOCUS
- Vascular age: How can it be determined? What are its clinical applications?
P. M. Nilsson,Sweden
UPDATE
- Reducing the excess vascular risk associated with chronic kidney disease
M. G. Wong, V. Perkovic, Australia
A TOUCH OF FRANCE
- World’s tallest bridge spans ancient pilgrimage routes in France
P. Jodidio, France - The Naturalist, the Doctor, and the Wild Boy
C. Régnier, France
