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Autonomic nervous system: an integrative regulator in circadian rhythm of blood pressure

  • By

  • Zhongyang Yu

  • Meng Zhao

  • Hongyue Xu

  • Ji Sun

  • Xiaoxing Jin

  • June 29, 2026

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    Circadian rhythms significantly influence blood pressure regulation, with distinct patterns observed throughout the 24-hour cycle.

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    The autonomic nervous system (ANS) plays a central role in mediating the effects of circadian clocks on blood pressure.

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    Disruptions in circadian rhythms, influenced by factors like light and sleep, can lead to blood pressure disorders.

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    Nondipping blood pressure, where nighttime BP does not decrease as expected, is linked to dysregulation of the ANS and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

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    Future research should focus on the ANS's role in circadian blood pressure patterns and potential therapeutic interventions for hypertension.

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Autonomic nervous system: an integrative regulator in circadian rhythm of blood pressure

  • by Zhongyang Yu, Meng Zhao, Hongyue Xu, Ji Sun, Xiaoxing Jin

  • June 29, 2026

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