The Effect of Sodium Nitrite on Renal Function and Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Versus Healthy Subjects
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Unknown status
Trial end date:
2016-10-01
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Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate how the effect of infused sodium nitrite differs
in hypertensives compared to healthy age and sex matched controls. The effects on renal
handling of nitrite, nitrate, sodium and water, plasma concentrations of vasoactive hormones,
peripheral (brachial) and central blood pressure will be evaluated.