During the ESH 2009 Annual Meeting a specially appointed Committee selected daily (June 13,14 & 15) the      10 best posters presented.
Each selected poster will receive an award of € 500.
The Authors of the selected posters will be notified shortly.

JUNE 13 - 10 Best Selected Posters

Decreasing Of Nadroparine Doses Have Influence On Blood Pressure In Haemodyalised Patients
M. Sain, D. Ljutic, V. Kovacic, J. Radic, I. Jelicic, M. Radic

Initiation Of Antihypertensive Treatment Within 24 Hours Of Onset Of Ischemic Stroke
L. Brescacin, C. Alonzo, M.C. Zurru, S. Brienza, M.B. Piaggio,M. Romano, L.A. Camera, E. Cristiano, G. Waisman

Initiation Of Antihypertensive Treatment Within 24 Hours Of Onset Of Ischemic Stroke
L. Brescacin, C. Alonzo, M.C. Zurru, S. Brienza, M.B. Piaggio,M. Romano, L.A. Camera, E. Cristiano, G. Waisman

Poor Compliance Is Accompanied With Cardiovascular Complications And New Onset Diabetes In Hypertensive Patients On Monotherapy
R.E Schmieder , A. Kulschewski , K. Kostev , O. Pirk , J. Mathes 

Prevalence Of Hypertension And Obesity In Working Population Of Bank Employers
O.P. Rotar, A.O. Konrady, L.S. Korostovtseva, K.T. Kitalaeva, V.V. Ivanenko, M.V. Avdeeva, V.N. Solntcev, S.B. Anokhin, V.A. Bart

Influencing Factors For Therapeutic Choice In Hypertensive Patients Uncontrolled With A Two-Drug Therapy: Observational Study Recours
B. Fiquet , S. Quere , A. Francillon , M. Galinier

Inflammation And Essential Hypertension: Correlations Of C-Reactive Protein With Dimensions Of Health Related Quality Of Life
V. Katsi, D. Tsartsalis, I. Skiadas, K. Kontoangelos, K. Koundi, P. Sakkas, C. Stefanadis, I. Kallikazaros

Effects Of Digoxin On Muscle Reflexes In Normal Humans
C. Janssen, O. Lheureux, S. Beloka, G. Deboeck, D. Adamopoulos, R. Naeije, P. Van De Borne

Aerobic Interval Training Decreases Blood Pressure More Than Moderate Intensity Training In Patients With Essential Hypertension
H.E. Molmen Hansen, T. Stolen, A.E. Tjonna, I.L. Aamot, I. Schjerve Ekeberg, G. Tyldum, U. Wisloff, C. Bjork Ingul, A. Stoylen

JUNE 14 - 10 Best Selected Posters

Electrical Carotid Sinus Stimulation Reduces Sympathetic Activity And Blood Pressure In Patients With Refractory Hypertension
K. Heusser, J. Tank, A. Diedrich, S. Engeli, J. Menne, S. Eckert, F.C. Sweep, H. Haller , F.C. Luft , J. Jordan

Exercise Blood Pressure And Risk Of Future Hypertension
L. Mortensen, L. Holmqvist, C. Ljungman, C. Kanckos, K. Manhem

The Uric Acid As A Risk Factor For Atherosclerosis In Menopausal Women
C. Homentcovschi, A. Gurghean, S. Avram, I. Bruckner

Can We Manage Patients With Metabolic Syndrome According To The Recommendations Esh-Esc 2007? An  Algerian Urban Multi-Center Study
N.N. Ali-Tatar , R. Guermaz , D. Hakem , H. Moualek ,B. Mohammedi , M. Brouri , A. Berrah , M.T. Chentir

Evaluation Of Endothelial Function And Vascular Thickness In Refractory Arterial Hypertensive Patients
J.C. Yugar-Toledo , L.A. Souza , D.R.S. Souza , S. Ubaid-Girioli , S.E.S.F.C. Melo , L.C. Martins ,L.M.B. Martins , A. Gazzoto , S. Sultano, M.F. Consolin Colombo , O. Rizzi Coelho,
J.F. Vilela Martin , H. Moreno Jr

Risk Factors Associated To Target Organ Damage In Hypertensive Patients: The Role Of Heart Rate
V. Pallares-Carratala, L. Facila-Rubio, V. Bertomeu-Gonzalez, M. Perez-Alonso, V. Montagud

Assessment Of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy: Ekg, Echocardiography, Or Nt-Probnp?
N. Gaudebout, C. Mouly-Bertin, L. Legedz, G. Bricca, H. Milon, P. Lantelme

Levosimendan: Improves Cardiac Performance Through Decreases Of Sympathetic Activity
F. Despas, C. Trouillet, N. Franchitto, M. Galinier, J.M. Senard, A. Pathak

Noninvasive Ventilation In Hypoxic Vs Hypercapnic Presentation Of Acute Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema
T.S.Z. Soliman, A.A.M. El Malki

The Epidemiological Characteristics Of Lipids-Body Weight And Hypertension In Chinese Rural Elderly And Very Elderly Population
X.L. Wang, X.X. Huang, S.J. Liang, G.L. Liu, J.L. Xu, X.Y, Wang, H.Y. Zhang, L.S. Liu

JUNE 15 - 10 Best Selected Posters

Sleep Blood Pressure And Variability Determined By Sleep Quality Is Associated With Silent Cerebral Infarction
S. Hoshide, K. Shimada, K. Kario

Evaluation Of The Relationship Between Waist Circumference And Target Organ Damage With Or Without Metabolic Syndrome
R. Rugale, G. Du Cailar, J. Ribstein, A. Mimran

Left Atrial Size, Flow-Mediated Dilation Of Brachial Artery And Target Organ Damage In Hypertensive Patients
J. Xu, P. Gao, Y. Zhang, S. Wu

Family History Of Hypertension Is Related To Diastolic Function In Hypertensive And Nonhypertensive Patients. Echocardiographic Study
I. Burazor, S. Stefanovic, V. Stefanovic, M. Burazor, M. Milanovic, A. Velickovic, M. Krstic

Changes In Brain Natriuretic Peptide Predict 1-Year Outcome Independently Of Renal Function In The Elderly With Acute Heart Failure
S. Verde, S Pirelli, G Di Tano, R. De Maria

Is The Spot Urinary Sodium/Creatinine Ratio A Reliable Estimate Of Sodium Consumption?
A. Pechere-Bertschi, S. Beer-Borst, A. Morabia, M. Burnier

Endothelial Dysfunction Is Associated With Arterial Stiffness In Hypertensive Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
R.M. Bruno, L. Ghiadoni, A.G. Daniele, G. Penno, F. Stea, L. Landini, S. Del Prato, S. Taddei, A. Salvetti

Coronary Functional Alterations In A New Porcine Model Of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
M. Van Den Heuvel, O. Sorop, R. De Vries, H. Van Beusekom, S.J. Koopmans, D.J. Duncker, A.H. Danser,  W.J. Van Der Giessen

Effects Of Melatonin And Pycnogenol, Substances With Antioxidant Properties, On The Structure And Function Of Small Mesenteric Arteries Of Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats
E. Porteri, S. Paiardi, R. Rezzani, L.F. Rodella, C. De Ciuceis, G.E.M. Boari, S. Tengattini, F. Bonomini, D. Rizzoni, N. Rizzardi, C. Platto, A. Pilu, E. Agabiti Rosei

Resistant Hypertension In Elderly Patients: Nondipper Pattern And Chronotherapy
J.L. Lopez, A. Hermida, M. Pazo, M.L. Romero, G. Calvo, A. Pose, M. Pena, C. Calvo