Mechanisms Underlying the Antihypertensive and Vasodilatory Effects of Qingda Granules

Hypertension is one of the most relevant cardiovascular risk factors for the development of atherosclerosis and vascular disease, which leads to myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular events. Maintained elevated blood pressure is a main cause for arterial remodeling, which perpetuates enhanced vascular peripheral resistance and hypertension.1 Elevated blood pressure primarily affects the endothelium monolayer producing endothelial...