[Cardiovascular adjustments in hypertensive patients. An echocardiographic study].

Echocardiography was used to asses parameters of cardiovascular function in order to identify the main cardiac adjustment mechanisms to arterial hypertension. In addition to morphological parameters of septal and parietal thickness and diameter, telesystolic (Ses) and telediastolic (Spk) stress, EF, Vcfm, the index of left ventricular mass (ILVM), hypertrophy ratio (h/r), contractility index (Do), peripheral resistances (RPT) and Tarazi's index (SAC) were evaluated. In comparison to control subjects, higher levels of PwTs, h/r, SAC, RPT and ILVM (at the limit of significance) were found in hypertensive patients, which were reflected by higher Spk and Do values.

[Effects of short-term administration of ibopamine on hemodynamic parameters].

Ibopamine was administered in a dose of 100 mg every 8 hours for three days to 18 hospitalised heart patients of NYHA class I and II. ECHO examination, polygraphic examination, rheographic examination and carotid CW Doppler were carried out under basal conditions and at the end of treatment. B.