The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is a major regulatory system that has both cardiovascular and renal functions. RAS activation results in elevated concentrations of angiotensin-II (the principal ...

Testing for aldosterone levels may hold the key to treatment-resistant hypertension and many other cardiac conditions, but ...

In a meta-analysis of 33 randomized controlled trials, Makani and colleagues 1 compared efficacy and safety outcomes in patients treated by blockade of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) ...

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 ...

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers conducted an umbrella review and meta-analysis of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitors' impact on ...

Unique Characteristics of Hypertension in Blacks That Influence BP Responses to Drugs That Block the Renin-Angiotensin Activating System (RAAS) Blockade of the RAAS in Blacks for Cardiovascular and ...

Dr. Hill explained that PIEZO proteins are known to act as pressure sensors in the body’s nerves. Now it’s clear that PIEZO2 ...

Angiotensin II receptor antagonists are agents used to modify the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) through blocking angiotensin receptors. This has the effect of lowering blood pressure.

The scientists discovered that the hormone angiotensin II, also known as ang II, helps control renin by affecting calcium ...

A new study has identified a critical "pressure sensor" inside the kidney that helps the body control blood pressure and ...

Studies in animals have shown that ACE2 is used by coronaviruses as a functional receptor. ARBs and ACE inhibitors increase the expression of ACE2; a hypothesis that their use may modify ...