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Insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia are related to plasma aldosterone levels in hypertensive patients, potentially linked by sympathetic hyperactivity.
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This correspondence discusses the potential role of sympathetic hyperactivity as a link between insulin resistance and hypertension.
Perciaccante et al. (1) commented on our article (2) and underlined the relevance that an activated autonomic nervous system might have as a potential link between insulin resistance and hypertension. The possibility that sympathetic hyperactivity contributes to the prohypertensive action of insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia …
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Colussi et al. (2007) studied this question. Insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia are related to plasma aldosterone levels in hypertensive patients, potentially linked by sympathetic hyperactivity.
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