Aldosterone and blood pressure changes after rosuvastatin short term therapy: a gender-based study
Abstract
Statin can moderately reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension, the suggested mechanisms are enhanced endothelial NO generation, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect. Previous studies also suggested involvement of angiotensin receptor blockade in statin mediated hypotension. The current aimed to examine the effect of acute rosuvastatin on aldosterone levels in relation to blood pressure reduction with special concern to male and female variation. Rosuvastatin was prescribed for 11
Fields of Study & Subjects
Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension
Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
Sodium Intake and Health
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal Of Advanced Pharmacy Education And Research
- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 34–41
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026