In patients with mild or moderate chronic kidney disease, the use of renin–angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitors — including angiotensin-converting–enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin ...

The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS ... and cardiovascular function. Dysregulated RAAS is implicated in high blood pressure, cardiovascular and kidney conditions, and medications ...

Activation of the intrarenal renin–angiotensin system (RAS) has a critical role in the pathophysiology of the circadian rhythm of blood pressure (BP) and renal injury, independent of circulating ...

Angiotensin-converting ... concentration can limit renal potassium excretion. Many of the diseases that affect tubular function also impair the release of renin; as a result, hyporeninemic ...

Wider functions of the kidneys include homeostasis of red blood cell ... an adipose capsule and renal fascia Production of renin activates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in the regulation of ...

These findings extend that debate to kidney function and challenge accepted dogma about renin-angiotensin blockade, especially in diabetics. The authors call for larger studies with better control ...

At the heart of this regulatory system lies the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System ... creating a destructive cycle where impaired kidney function further elevates blood pressure.

The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system plays a vital role in developing ... However, even patients with normal renal function treated with this drug are at an increased risk of acute kidney ...

Anyone who is taking a diuretic and a renin-angiotensin system (RSA) inhibitor for high ... of the three drugs and the impact on the kidney. They found that in people with certain medical profiles ...

People on angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) did well to stay the course even when kidney function ... Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania.

LONDON, UK — No two drug classes that act separately on the renin-angiotensin system (RAS ... supervision with close monitoring of kidney function, fluid and salt balance, and blood pressure ...