Effects of “Newer” and “Older” Antihypertensive Drugs on Hemorrheological, Platelet, and Endothelial Factors

Within the constraints of this substudy design, there was no differential effect apparent of the two antihypertensive treatment arms on hemorheological parameters or endothelial and platelet function (as assessed by vWF and sP-sel), suggesting that other pathophysiological mechanisms may be involved.