| Literature DB >> 835607 |
R C Ripley, J W Hollifield, A S Nies.
Abstract
A case of sustained hypertension produced by unilateral section of the glossopharyngeal nerve is reported. Special tests revealed baroreceptor dysfunction. The hypertension was responsive to propranolol therapy. Review of the literature revealed no other documented cases of sustained hypertension although transient hypertension is common.Entities:
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Year: 1977 PMID: 835607 DOI: 10.1016/0002-9343(77)90326-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Med ISSN: 0002-9343 Impact factor: 4.965