The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) remains a cornerstone of cardiovascular and renal physiology, orchestrating vital aspects of blood pressure regulation and fluid-electrolyte balance. At the heart of ...
Evidence suggests that virtually every organ system in the human body possesses a local renin–angiotensin system (RAS). These local systems seem to be independently regulated and compartmentalized ...
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a common cause of liver-related morbidity and mortality. Evidence suggests that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin II ...
In this rapidly evolving setting, clinicians are weighing the alleged harm of continuing these medications in patients for whom ACE inhibitors and ARBs have known benefit against the harm to their ...
Key parameters that influence surgical strategy in localised kidney cancer. Association of ACEI/ARB with tumor regression.
Initial evidence of the existence of renin, which is an angiotensinogenase enzyme secreted by the kidney, was presented to the medical community more than 100 years ago. Nevertheless, the significance ...
Today, nearly all patients with septic shock receive the same first-line therapy. However, early research suggests that some ...
Explore the evolution of IgA nephropathy treatment, highlighting new guidelines and targeted therapies that improve patient outcomes.
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How obesity affects your blood pressure (and what you can do about it)
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Obesity can increase the heart's workload, leading to high blood ...
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The silent connection: What really happens to your blood pressure when you take vitamin D?
Discover if the "sunshine vitamin" is the missing link in your cardiovascular routine and how it interacts with your arteries ...
What if there were a straightforward and relatively inexpensive way to lower the incidence of heart failure (HF), renal disease, stroke, and cognitive impairment? Cardiologist Bertram Pitt, MD, said ...
What Is an Aldosterone Test? If you’re having any blood pressure problems, your doctor might order an aldosterone test. An aldosterone test measures the amount of the hormone aldosterone in your blood ...
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