Abstract
Oscillatory potentials of the electroretinogram are useful to confirm the diagnosis of essential hypertension. Thirty-five hypertensive patients underwent primary antihypertensive therapy with four different treatments. Oscillatory potentials were recorded before the treatment and after 12 months. The oscillatory response increased in a statistically significant manner in the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor group. This is probably caused by the vasodilatation mechanism, which increases the retinal blood flow.
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Abbreviations
- ACE:
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angiotensin-converting enzyme
- OI:
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oscillatory index
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Ravalico, G., Rinaldi, G., Solimano, N. et al. Oscillatory potentials of the electroretinogram in hypertensive patients with different antihypertensive treatment. Doc Ophthalmol 94, 321–326 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02580857
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