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World J Cardiol. May 26, 2014; 6(5): 245-252
Published online May 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i5.245
Published online May 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i5.245
Alcohol-induced hypertension: Mechanism and prevention
Kazim Husain, Leon Ferder, Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ponce, PR 00732, United States
Rais A Ansari, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, United States
Author contributions: Husain K designed, performed the research and wrote the review article; Ansari RA contributed the new tools for writing the review article; Ferder L contributed the guidance and suggestions for writing the review article.
Correspondence to: Kazim Husain, PhD, DABT, Professor, Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences, PO Box 7004, Ponce, PR 00732, United States. khusain@psm.edu
Telephone: +1-787-8402575 Fax: +1-787-8413736
Received: December 28, 2013
Revised: February 16, 2014
Accepted: April 16, 2014
Published online: May 26, 2014
Processing time: 174 Days and 11.9 Hours
Revised: February 16, 2014
Accepted: April 16, 2014
Published online: May 26, 2014
Processing time: 174 Days and 11.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: This is a comprehensive review of the current mechanisms of alcohol-induced hypertension and strategies for prevention and treatment of alcohol-related hypertension. This updated review will be imperative to basic scientist in the area of cardiovascular physiology/pharmacology and clinicians in the academic, industry as well as clinics and hospitals.