The Hemodynamic Effects of Dilevalol in Patients with Mild Hypertension

The purpose of this study was to determine the hemodynamic mechanism of systemic arterial blood pressure (BP) reduction by dilevalol, a drug with β-adrenoceptor blocking and β2-agonist (vasodilator) properties. Hemodynamic measurements were obtained via placement of a Swan-Ganz thermodilution catheter into the pulmonary artery and via arm cuff BP readings in eight men (mean age. 43 ± 11 years; range, 29–59 years) with uncomplicated hypertension …