Sympathetic hyperactivity in patients with hypertension: pathogenesis and treatment. Part I

Abstract

The article is devoted to the influence of sympathetic nervous system (SNS) on the cardiovascular system. Influence of SNS activity on the blood pressure level and the pathogenesis of hypertension development, as well as the effect of SNS on many biochemical and metabolic parameters playing a key role in the development of metabolic syndrome and hypertension are considered. Possible mechanisms of action of various methods that reduce the SNS activity, restore the function of autonomic nervous system and normalize the cardiovascular system and blood pressure are considered.