American Journal of Hypertension - Issue - nature.com science feeds The American Journal of Hypertension, a peer reviewed journal, provides a forum for scientific inquiry of the highest standard in the fields of hypertension and related cardiovascular disease. AJH publishes articles on basic sciences, molecular biology, clinical and experimental hypertension, cardiology, epidemiology, pediatric hypertension, endocrinology, neurophysiology, and nephrology. Published weekly online and once a month in print. http://www.nature.com/ajh/current_issue/ Nature Publishing Group en Copyright © Nature Publishing Group American Journal of Hypertension 0895-7061 Copyright © Nature Publishing Group permissions@nature.com American Journal of Hypertension http://www.nature.com/aj/images/logos_b_o_w/ajh.gif http://www.nature.com/ajh/ Highlights http://feeds.nature.com/~r/ajh/rss/current/~3/UEnmdje2lv4/ajh.2009.204 Highlights

American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1233 (December 2009). doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.204

]]> Highlights doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.204 American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1233 (December 2009) 2009-11-18 American Journal of Hypertension 10.1038/ajh.2009.204 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.204 22 12 1233 1233 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.204 Aldosterone and Hypertension in African Americans http://feeds.nature.com/~r/ajh/rss/current/~3/qaVtt5gFhVA/ajh.2009.174 Aldosterone and Hypertension in African Americans

American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1234 (December 2009). doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.174

Authors: Elaine Ku & Vito M. Campese

]]> Aldosterone and Hypertension in African Americans Elaine Ku Vito M. Campese doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.174 American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1234 (December 2009) 2009-11-18 American Journal of Hypertension 10.1038/ajh.2009.174 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.174 22 12 1234 1234 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.174 Aortic Pulse Pressure Is Associated With Carotid IMT in Chronic Kidney Disease: Report From Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort http://feeds.nature.com/~r/ajh/rss/current/~3/ynkerZpQ5Zo/ajh.2009.156 Aortic Pulse Pressure Is Associated With Carotid IMT in Chronic Kidney Disease: Report From Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort

American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1235 (December 2009). doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.156

Authors: Stephanie S. DeLoach, Lawrence J. Appel, Jing Chen, Marshall M. Joffe, Crystal A. Gadegbeku, Emile R. Mohler III, Afshin Parsa, Kalyani Perumal, Mohammed A. Rafey, Susan P. Steigerwalt, Valerie Teal, Raymond R. Townsend & Sylvia E. Rosas

]]> Aortic Pulse Pressure Is Associated With Carotid IMT in Chronic Kidney Disease: Report From Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort Stephanie S. DeLoach Lawrence J. Appel Jing Chen Marshall M. Joffe Crystal A. Gadegbeku Emile R. Mohler III Afshin Parsa Kalyani Perumal Mohammed A. Rafey Susan P. Steigerwalt Valerie Teal Raymond R. Townsend Sylvia E. Rosas doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.156 American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1235 (December 2009) 2009-11-18 American Journal of Hypertension September 24, 2009 10.1038/ajh.2009.156 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.156 22 12 1235 1241 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.156 Antioxidant Treatment With Tempol and Apocynin Prevents Endothelial Dysfunction and Development of Renovascular Hypertension http://feeds.nature.com/~r/ajh/rss/current/~3/_Y36_WY28oc/ajh.2009.186 Antioxidant Treatment With Tempol and Apocynin Prevents Endothelial Dysfunction and Development of Renovascular Hypertension

American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1242 (December 2009). doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.186

Authors: Cristiane A. Costa, Taline A.S. Amaral, Lenize C.R.M. Carvalho, Dayane T. Ognibene, Andréa F.E. da Silva, Monique B. Moss, Samuel S. Valença, Roberto S. de Moura & Ângela C. Resende

]]> Antioxidant Treatment With Tempol and Apocynin Prevents Endothelial Dysfunction and Development of Renovascular Hypertension Cristiane A. Costa Taline A.S. Amaral Lenize C.R.M. Carvalho Dayane T. Ognibene Andréa F.E. da Silva Monique B. Moss Samuel S. Valença Roberto S. de Moura Ângela C. Resende doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.186 American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1242 (December 2009) 2009-11-18 American Journal of Hypertension September 24, 2009 10.1038/ajh.2009.186 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.186 22 12 1242 1249 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.186 Differential Effects of Reduced Cyclic Stretch and Perturbed Shear Stress Within the Arterial Wall and on Smooth Muscle Function http://feeds.nature.com/~r/ajh/rss/current/~3/GPz1rUWx_AU/ajh.2009.193 Differential Effects of Reduced Cyclic Stretch and Perturbed Shear Stress Within the Arterial Wall and on Smooth Muscle Function

American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1250 (December 2009). doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.193

Authors: Tyler Thacher, Rafaela F. da Silva & Nikos Stergiopulos

]]> Differential Effects of Reduced Cyclic Stretch and Perturbed Shear Stress Within the Arterial Wall and on Smooth Muscle Function Tyler Thacher Rafaela F. da Silva Nikos Stergiopulos doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.193 American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1250 (December 2009) 2009-11-18 American Journal of Hypertension October 8, 2009 10.1038/ajh.2009.193 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.193 22 12 1250 1257 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.193 Decrease in FASN Expression in Adipose Tissue of Hypertensive Individuals http://feeds.nature.com/~r/ajh/rss/current/~3/GQJ_TkhSV3Q/ajh.2009.178 Decrease in FASN Expression in Adipose Tissue of Hypertensive Individuals

American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1258 (December 2009). doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.178

Authors: María D. Mayas, Francisco J. Ortega, Ricardo Gómez-Huelgas, Nuria Roca, José M. Fernández-Real & Francisco J. Tinahones

]]> Decrease in FASN Expression in Adipose Tissue of Hypertensive Individuals María D. Mayas Francisco J. Ortega Ricardo Gómez-Huelgas Nuria Roca José M. Fernández-Real Francisco J. Tinahones doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.178 American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1258 (December 2009) 2009-11-18 American Journal of Hypertension October 22, 2009 10.1038/ajh.2009.178 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.178 22 12 1258 1262 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.178 Oral Calcium Supplementation Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Relation to Changes in Intracellular Ions and Sodium–Hydrogen Exchange http://feeds.nature.com/~r/ajh/rss/current/~3/Xd-Rn6ywIJw/ajh.2009.182 Oral Calcium Supplementation Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Relation to Changes in Intracellular Ions and Sodium–Hydrogen Exchange

American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1263 (December 2009). doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.182

Authors: Maria I. Pikilidou, Christina D. Befani, Pantelis A. Sarafidis, Peter M. Nilsson, George G. Koliakos, Ioannis M. Tziolas, Kiriakos A. Kazakos, John G. Yovos & Anastasios N. Lasaridis

]]> Oral Calcium Supplementation Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Relation to Changes in Intracellular Ions and Sodium–Hydrogen Exchange Maria I. Pikilidou Christina D. Befani Pantelis A. Sarafidis Peter M. Nilsson George G. Koliakos Ioannis M. Tziolas Kiriakos A. Kazakos John G. Yovos Anastasios N. Lasaridis doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.182 American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1263 (December 2009) 2009-11-18 American Journal of Hypertension September 24, 2009 10.1038/ajh.2009.182 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.182 22 12 1263 1269 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.182 P-Wave Dispersion and Its Relationship to Aortic Elasticity in Young Prehypertensive Patients http://feeds.nature.com/~r/ajh/rss/current/~3/TG6P0snoMvA/ajh.2009.157 P-Wave Dispersion and Its Relationship to Aortic Elasticity in Young Prehypertensive Patients

American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1270 (December 2009). doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.157

Authors: Turgay Celik, U. Cagdas Yuksel, Baris Bugan, Murat Celik, Francesco Fici, Atila Iyisoy, Selim Kilic, Alper Sonmez, Halil Yaman & Ersoy Isik

]]> P-Wave Dispersion and Its Relationship to Aortic Elasticity in Young Prehypertensive Patients Turgay Celik U. Cagdas Yuksel Baris Bugan Murat Celik Francesco Fici Atila Iyisoy Selim Kilic Alper Sonmez Halil Yaman Ersoy Isik doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.157 American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1270 (December 2009) 2009-11-18 American Journal of Hypertension September 24, 2009 10.1038/ajh.2009.157 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.157 22 12 1270 1275 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.157 Association Between Insurance Gaps and Continued Antihypertension Medication Usage in a US National Representative Population http://feeds.nature.com/~r/ajh/rss/current/~3/Bnvpi6rnbzc/ajh.2009.188 Association Between Insurance Gaps and Continued Antihypertension Medication Usage in a US National Representative Population

American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1276 (December 2009). doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.188

Authors: Yunwei Gai & Ning Yan Gu

]]> Association Between Insurance Gaps and Continued Antihypertension Medication Usage in a US National Representative Population Yunwei Gai Ning Yan Gu doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.188 American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1276 (December 2009) 2009-11-18 American Journal of Hypertension September 24, 2009 10.1038/ajh.2009.188 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.188 22 12 1276 1280 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.188 Correlation Between Blood Pressure Responses to Dietary Sodium and Potassium Intervention in a Chinese Population http://feeds.nature.com/~r/ajh/rss/current/~3/CEOPmAh50pY/ajh.2009.176 Correlation Between Blood Pressure Responses to Dietary Sodium and Potassium Intervention in a Chinese Population

American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1281 (December 2009). doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.176

Authors: Qi Zhao, Dongfeng Gu, Jing Chen, Lydia A. Bazzano, Dabeeru C. Rao, James E. Hixson, Cashell E. Jaquish, Jie Cao, Jichun Chen, Jianxin Li, Treva Rice & Jiang He

]]> Correlation Between Blood Pressure Responses to Dietary Sodium and Potassium Intervention in a Chinese Population Qi Zhao Dongfeng Gu Jing Chen Lydia A. Bazzano Dabeeru C. Rao James E. Hixson Cashell E. Jaquish Jie Cao Jichun Chen Jianxin Li Treva Rice Jiang He doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.176 American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1281 (December 2009) 2009-11-18 American Journal of Hypertension September 17, 2009 10.1038/ajh.2009.176 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.176 22 12 1281 1286 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.176 Comparison of Risk Factors Associated With Hypertension Subtypes by Classification Tree Method in Tongshan County of Jiangsu Province, China http://feeds.nature.com/~r/ajh/rss/current/~3/rgbAxWFiHjM/ajh.2009.189 Comparison of Risk Factors Associated With Hypertension Subtypes by Classification Tree Method in Tongshan County of Jiangsu Province, China

American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1287 (December 2009). doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.189

Authors: Hailei Wu, Jiqu Xu, Lang Zhuo, Lingcai Han, Wei Bao, Shuang Rong, Ping Yao, Chenjiang Ying & Liegang Liu

]]> Comparison of Risk Factors Associated With Hypertension Subtypes by Classification Tree Method in Tongshan County of Jiangsu Province, China Hailei Wu Jiqu Xu Lang Zhuo Lingcai Han Wei Bao Shuang Rong Ping Yao Chenjiang Ying Liegang Liu doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.189 American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1287 (December 2009) 2009-11-18 American Journal of Hypertension October 1, 2009 10.1038/ajh.2009.189 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.189 22 12 1287 1294 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.189 Genetic Factors Are Relevant and Independent Determinants of Antihypertensive Drug Effects in a Multiracial Population http://feeds.nature.com/~r/ajh/rss/current/~3/slZsaxQa6bY/ajh.2009.192 Genetic Factors Are Relevant and Independent Determinants of Antihypertensive Drug Effects in a Multiracial Population

American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1295 (December 2009). doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.192

Authors: Petra C. van Rijn-Bikker, Gideon Mairuhu, Gert A. van Montfrans, Eric J.G. Sijbrands, Aeilko H. Zwinderman, Henk-Jan Guchelaar & Richard P. Koopmans

]]> Genetic Factors Are Relevant and Independent Determinants of Antihypertensive Drug Effects in a Multiracial Population Petra C. van Rijn-Bikker Gideon Mairuhu Gert A. van Montfrans Eric J.G. Sijbrands Aeilko H. Zwinderman Henk-Jan Guchelaar Richard P. Koopmans doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.192 American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1295 (December 2009) 2009-11-18 American Journal of Hypertension September 24, 2009 10.1038/ajh.2009.192 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.192 22 12 1295 1302 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.192 Aldosterone Contributes to Blood Pressure Variance and to Likelihood of Hypertension in Normal-Weight and Overweight African Americans http://feeds.nature.com/~r/ajh/rss/current/~3/kUAwprt2kt4/ajh.2009.167 Aldosterone Contributes to Blood Pressure Variance and to Likelihood of Hypertension in Normal-Weight and Overweight African Americans

American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1303 (December 2009). doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.167

Authors: Srividya Kidambi, Jane M. Kotchen, Shanthi Krishnaswami, Clarence E. Grim & Theodore A. Kotchen

]]> Aldosterone Contributes to Blood Pressure Variance and to Likelihood of Hypertension in Normal-Weight and Overweight African Americans Srividya Kidambi Jane M. Kotchen Shanthi Krishnaswami Clarence E. Grim Theodore A. Kotchen doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.167 American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1303 (December 2009) 2009-11-18 American Journal of Hypertension September 17, 2009 10.1038/ajh.2009.167 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.167 22 12 1303 1308 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.167 Prehypertension in Outpatient Obese Children http://feeds.nature.com/~r/ajh/rss/current/~3/4sRCxeNOd6U/ajh.2009.175 Prehypertension in Outpatient Obese Children

American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1309 (December 2009). doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.175

Authors: Procolo Di Bonito, Claudia Forziato, Eduardo Sanguigno, Teresa Di Fraia, Francesco Saitta, Maria Rosaria Iardino, Carolina Scilla, Luigi Cavuto, Girolamo Sibilio, Nicola Moio & Brunella Capaldo

]]> Prehypertension in Outpatient Obese Children Procolo Di Bonito Claudia Forziato Eduardo Sanguigno Teresa Di Fraia Francesco Saitta Maria Rosaria Iardino Carolina Scilla Luigi Cavuto Girolamo Sibilio Nicola Moio Brunella Capaldo doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.175 American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1309 (December 2009) 2009-11-18 American Journal of Hypertension September 10, 2009 10.1038/ajh.2009.175 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.175 22 12 1309 1313 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.175 Toll-Like Receptor 3 Activation During Pregnancy Elicits Preeclampsia-Like Symptoms in Rats http://feeds.nature.com/~r/ajh/rss/current/~3/AomTQw93lrQ/ajh.2009.185 Toll-Like Receptor 3 Activation During Pregnancy Elicits Preeclampsia-Like Symptoms in Rats

American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1314 (December 2009). doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.185

Authors: John H. Tinsley, Valorie L. Chiasson, Ashutosh Mahajan, Kristina J. Young & Brett M. Mitchell

]]> Toll-Like Receptor 3 Activation During Pregnancy Elicits Preeclampsia-Like Symptoms in Rats John H. Tinsley Valorie L. Chiasson Ashutosh Mahajan Kristina J. Young Brett M. Mitchell doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.185 American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1314 (December 2009) 2009-11-18 American Journal of Hypertension September 24, 2009 10.1038/ajh.2009.185 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.185 22 12 1314 1319 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.185 Attenuation of Angiotensin II–Induced Hypertension and Cardiac Hypertrophy in Transgenic Mice Overexpressing a Type 1 Receptor Mutant http://feeds.nature.com/~r/ajh/rss/current/~3/i_uk-GQ969Y/ajh.2009.181 Attenuation of Angiotensin II–Induced Hypertension and Cardiac Hypertrophy in Transgenic Mice Overexpressing a Type 1 Receptor Mutant

American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1320 (December 2009). doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.181

Authors: Saad Ahmad, Francesca Cesana, Edward Lamperti, Haralambos Gavras & Jun Yu

]]> Attenuation of Angiotensin II–Induced Hypertension and Cardiac Hypertrophy in Transgenic Mice Overexpressing a Type 1 Receptor Mutant Saad Ahmad Francesca Cesana Edward Lamperti Haralambos Gavras Jun Yu doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.181 American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1320 (December 2009) 2009-11-18 American Journal of Hypertension September 24, 2009 10.1038/ajh.2009.181 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.181 22 12 1320 1325 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.181 A Randomized Controlled Trial on Effects of the Transcendental Meditation Program on Blood Pressure, Psychological Distress, and Coping in Young Adults http://feeds.nature.com/~r/ajh/rss/current/~3/Bd5QHGF1jcQ/ajh.2009.184 A Randomized Controlled Trial on Effects of the Transcendental Meditation Program on Blood Pressure, Psychological Distress, and Coping in Young Adults

American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1326 (December 2009). doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.184

Authors: Sanford I. Nidich, Maxwell V. Rainforth, David A.F. Haaga, John Hagelin, John W. Salerno, Fred Travis, Melissa Tanner, Carolyn Gaylord-King, Sarina Grosswald & Robert H. Schneider

]]> A Randomized Controlled Trial on Effects of the Transcendental Meditation Program on Blood Pressure, Psychological Distress, and Coping in Young Adults Sanford I. Nidich Maxwell V. Rainforth David A.F. Haaga John Hagelin John W. Salerno Fred Travis Melissa Tanner Carolyn Gaylord-King Sarina Grosswald Robert H. Schneider doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.184 American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1326 (December 2009) 2009-11-18 American Journal of Hypertension October 1, 2009 10.1038/ajh.2009.184 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.184 22 12 1326 1331 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.184 Abstracts from the Chinese Journal of Hypertension http://feeds.nature.com/~r/ajh/rss/current/~3/iWETmINb4_o/ajh.2009.219 Abstracts from the Chinese Journal of Hypertension

American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1332 (December 2009). doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.219

]]> Abstracts from the Chinese Journal of Hypertension doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.219 American Journal of Hypertension 22, 1332 (December 2009) 2009-11-18 American Journal of Hypertension 10.1038/ajh.2009.219 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.219 22 12 1332 1332 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2009.219