Table 2.
Effect of 20% VE on MAP, HR, MRAP, and RSNA after intravenous losartan in rats receiving chronic infusions
| Vehicle-Infused Rats |
ANG II-Infused Rats |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 20% VE | Baseline | 20% VE | |
| MAP mmHg | 88.5 ± 4 | 94 ± 4 | 89.7 ± 5 | 92 ± 5 |
| HR, beats/min | 342 ± 11 | 316 ± 12 | 372 ± 16 | 355 ± 15 |
| MRAP, mmHg | − 1.23 ± 0.23 | − 0.19 ± 0.2* | −0.81 ± 0.3 | 0.51 ± 0.3* |
| ΔMRAP, mmHg | 0.9 ± 0.07 | 1.1 ± 0.2 | ||
| RSNA, % | 100 | 74 ± 3* | 100 | 79 ± 2* |
Values are means ± SE; n = 12 in both groups.
P < 0.05 vs. baseline.