Vnitr Lek 2007, 53(5):554-559

Increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system and the possibilities for therapeutic influence

M. Souček*, J. Nevrlka, I. Řiháček, P. Fráňa, M. Plachý
II. interní klinika Lékařské fakulty MU a FN u sv. Anny Brno, přednosta doc. MUDr. Miroslav Souček, CSc.

Breakdown in the function of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) due to chronic stress is very probably one of the main pathophysiological mechanisms in the onset and development of essential hypertension, especially in younger hypertonic patients. The degree of dysfunction can be assessed by means of simple tests such as measurement of resting heart rate. Beta-blockers are the most effective group for chronic treatment of excessive activity of the sympathetic nervous system.

Keywords: chronic stress; autonomic nervous system; essential hypertension; heart rate; treatment

Received: January 29, 2007; Published: May 1, 2007  Show citation

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