Abstract
The control of vascular function is a central issue in hypertension, where total peripheral resistance is increased, implying a state of relative vasoconstriction.
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Bruschi, G., Bruschi, M.E., Regolisti, G., Borghetti, A. (1991). Changes in Ca2+ and Ca2+ Sensitivity During Contraction-Relaxation of Arterial Muscle. In: Bruschi, G., Borghetti, A. (eds) Cellular Aspects of Hypertension. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-00983-3_7
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