Why the study?
Does enalapril alter baroreceptor mediated reflex function in normotensive subjects?
Population
Normotensive subjects on a normal sodium diet
Design
Other
Follow-up
4 hours
Authors
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Enalapril resets baroreflex set-point without altering sensitivity in normotensives; leaves open applicability to hypertensives or chronic therapy.
Does enalapril alter baroreceptor mediated reflex function in normotensive subjects?
Enalapril resets the baroreflex set-point without altering its sensitivity, which explains the absence of reflex tachycardia despite a reduction in blood pressure.
Jf et al. (1985) studied this question.
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