Microcirculation in arterial hypertension: effects of blood pressure control with antihypertensive therapy

Aim. To study the microcirculation (MC) status during arterial hypertension (AH) treatment and after the achievement of target blood pressure (BP) levels. Material and methods. The study included 75 patients with essential AH, but without previous regular antihypertensive therapy. In all participants, antihypertensive treatment was started, which resulted in the achievement of target BP levels. Treatment effectiveness was assessed via the office BP measurement, 24-hour BP monitoring, and self-control diary data. MC dynamics was assessed with conjunctival biomicroscopy (CBMS). Results. In all participants, CBMS demonstrated MS disturbances. Conclusion. BP control with antihypertensive therapy significantly improves MC parameters.