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Luis M. Ruilope

Researcher at European University of Madrid

Publications -  891
Citations -  109166

Luis M. Ruilope is an academic researcher from European University of Madrid. The author has contributed to research in topics: Blood pressure & Renal function. The author has an hindex of 94, co-authored 841 publications receiving 97778 citations. Previous affiliations of Luis M. Ruilope include Lund University & Mayo Clinic.

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How far should blood pressure be reduced in diabetic hypertensive patients

TL;DR: The optimal goal of blood pressure control in diabetics has not been established, but there are indications that it should be lower than the 130/85 mmHg systolic/diastolic pressure recommended by current guidelines.
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Acute renal excretory actions of losartan in spontaneously hypertensive rats: role of AT2 receptors, prostaglandins, kinins and nitric oxide.

TL;DR: Nitric oxide participates in the antihypertensive action ofLosartan and Kinins, prostaglandins and nitric oxide appear to be involved in the effects of losartan on the glomerular filtration rate.
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Differential Effect of Chronic Antihypertensive Treatment on Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotype in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats

TL;DR: It is suggested that long-term losartan treatment significantly changes VSMC phenotype and proliferative status, apparently unrelated to blood pressure lowering or to endothelial function improvements.