Research Notes on Angiotensin
Angiotensin causes blood vessels to constrict, and drives blood pressure up. It is part of the renin-angiotensin system, which is a major target for drugs that lower blood pressure. Angiotensin also creates aldosterone, which causes the tubules of the kidneys to retain sodium and water, which also drives blood pressure up. …read more from Wikipedia
Top Resources on Angiotensin
- Mayo Clinic: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
- MedicineNet: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB)
- American Academy of Family Physician: Angiotensin-II Receptor Antagonists: Their Place In Therapy
- Patient UK: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists
- YourTotalHealth: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
- Centre for Cancer Education: Definition Of Angiotensin
- Cardiovascular Physiology Concepts: Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
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