Neurohumoral regulation of blood pressure in rheumatic patients
Aim. To study characteristics of neurohumoral regulation of blood pressure (BP) in patients with systemic diseases of the connective tissue and hemorrhagic vasculitis (HV). Material and methods.
N P Shilkina+6 more
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Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System, Glucose Metabolism and Incident Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: MESA. [PDF]
Background Mechanistic studies suggest that aldosterone impairs glucose metabolism. We investigated the cross-sectional associations of aldosterone and plasma renin activity with fasting plasma glucose, insulin resistance ( IR ), β-cell function, and ...
Allison, Matthew A+5 more
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Ornipressin in the treatment of functional renal failure in decompensated liver cirrhosis [PDF]
In 11 patients with decompensated cirrhosis and deteriorating renal function, the effect of the vasoconstrictor substance 8-ornithin vasopressin (ornipressin; POR 8; Sandoz, Basel, Switzerland) on renal function, hemodynamic parameters, and humoral ...
Alexander L. Gerbes+66 more
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Effect of active vitamin D on renin in renal tubular epithelial cells under high glucose conditions
Objective To explore the effect of active vitamin D on renin, (pro) renin receptor (PRR) and NF-κB in rat renal tubular epithelial (NRK-52E) cells in high glucose conditions and elucidate the role of NF-κB.
Yi-qing He+4 more
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Influence of low and high pressure baroreceptors on plasma renin activity in humans [PDF]
The effects of low and high pressure baroreceptors on plasma renin activity (immunoassay) were evaluated using graded lower body suction (LBS) in six healthy men.
Abboud, F. M., Fitz, A. E., Mark, A. L.
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Aliskiren, enalapril, or aliskiren and enalapril in heart failure [PDF]
BACKGROUND Among patients with chronic heart failure, angiotensin-converting–enzyme (ACE) inhibitors reduce mortality and hospitalization, but the role of a renin inhibitor in such patients is unknown.
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Angiotensin II: a new therapeutic option for vasodilatory shock
Rachel L Bussard,1 Laurence W Busse2,3 1Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist, Department of Pharmacy, Emory St Joseph’s Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA; 2Department of Critical Care, Emory St Joseph’s Hospital, Atlanta, GA, USA; 3Division of ...
Bussard RL, Busse LW
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Acute kidney injury: an acceptable risk of treatment with renin-angiotensin system blockade in primary care? [PDF]
Background: Use of renin-angiotensin system (RAS) blockade has become increasingly widespread driven by evidence-based guidance. There is concern about the role of these agents in the genesis of avoidable acute kidney injury (AKI).
Bellomo R+7 more
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Neural mechanisms by which gravitational stimuli and stress affect the secretion of renin and other hormones [PDF]
The present goal is to determine by the production of discrete lesions the parts of the hypothalamus and brainstem that are involved in serotonin-mediated increases in renin secretion.
Ganong, William F.
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Atrial natriuretic factor [PDF]
The discovery of the first well-defined natriuretic hormone, the Atrial Natriuretic Factor (ANF), has prompted research on its impact on volume regulation in health and disease.
A.L. Gerbes+99 more
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