Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD People with diabetes have a high risk of high blood pressure (hypertension), ...

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Hypertension commonly co-exists with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, the role of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in the development of hypertension in OSA patients remains poorly ...

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Researchers from the University of Kentucky have taken a closer look at the relationship between obesity and kidney disease ...

Renal hypoperfusion occurs as a result of reduced cardiac output, resulting in the activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system, which compensates for the hypoperfusion. However ...

The novel aldosterone inhibitor works, but longer-term safety data are needed before the drug might be approved.

Participants with uncontrolled and otherwise treatment-resistant hypertension showed significant blood pressure improvement ...

Lisinopril inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme. It suppresses the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. The mechanism of the antihypertensive effect of thiazides is unknown. Fetal toxicity may ...