April 16, 2003 — Combining angiotensin II receptor blockade with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition improved albuminuria and lipid profile compared with either therapy alone in patients ...

Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. Two new studies have been published that further focus attention on how the renin–angiotensin ...

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 ...

A new viewpoint article published in the journal JAMA Network in April 2020 deals with the use of a widely used category of cardiovascular medications in COVID-19 patients with hypertension, diabetes, ...

The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) becomes active at low blood pressure and forms angiotensin II, a hormone that causes blood vessels to constrict, causing blood pressure to rise again. The enzyme ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . After a hyperkalemia event, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists were discontinued in up to 46% of patients.

THE role of the kidney in the regulation of blood pressure through the mediation of renin was first suggested by the classic experiments of Goldblatt. 1 Although there was considerable initial ...

Background Altitude training produces advantages over sea level training, but athletes require acclimatization to avoid discomfort or mountain sickness, in which the blood pressure control is ...

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It has been suggested that the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in mammals may participate in the control of blood pressure, regulation of aldosterone secretion, or in renal functions by influencing ...