Abstract
Interactions between the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and other mechanisms determining sodium balance are important in the pathophysiology of hypertension. Low-renin hypertension is a common type of resistant hypertension and is often associated with increased sodium retention. The importance of investigation, factors determining renin and aldosterone levels, and drug therapies in low-renin hypertension are reviewed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 18 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Clinical and Experimental Nephrology |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2009 |
Keywords
- Hypertension
- Renin
- Aldosterone
- Low-renin hypertension
- CALCIUM-CHANNEL BLOCKADE
- DOUBLE-BLIND CROSSOVER
- PRIMARY ALDOSTERONISM
- ANGIOTENSIN-II
- BLOOD-PRESSURE
- NIFEDIPINE
- RESPONSES
- RATIO
- SPIRONOLACTONE
- NICARDIPINE