Resistant Hypertension: causes, consequences, and novel therapeutic approaches [ 2015 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Markus Schlaich (Principal investigator)

Brief description Two thirds of all strokes and half of all coronary artery disease world-wide can be attributed to uncontrolled blood pressure. Patients with resistant hypertension are at specifically high risk. While the exact reasons remain obscure, work from my group suggests that sympathetic nervous system activation represents a common pathway. Based on these findings the ultimate goal of my research program is to develop novel and more effective treatment strategies for resistant hypertension.

Funding Amount $AUD 713,517.02

Funding Scheme Research Fellowships

Notes Research Fellowship