The validity as well as the usefulness of measuring components of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with elevated blood pressure (BP) has been ...

S L E is a chronic multisystem autoimmune disease in which cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of mortality, with a ...

Renal hypoperfusion occurs as a result of reduced cardiac output, resulting in the activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system, which compensates for the hypoperfusion. However ...

According to current medical guidelines, several types of medications are recommended for treating high blood pressure. These ...

Objective To investigate the influence of moderate altitude on blood pressure and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone systems in a women's volleyball team (Honor Division – Spain). Design We assessed 14 ...

The two primary mechanisms — considered “neurohormonal” responses — are activation of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS).

The present study was designed to investigate the possible implication of the renin-angiotensin system in the hypertension associated with renal transplantation. Peripheral plasma renin activity ...

Lisinopril inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme. It suppresses the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. The mechanism of the antihypertensive effect of thiazides is unknown. Fetal toxicity may ...