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- Title
Introduction.
- Authors
Vaughan Jr., E. Darracott; Peach, Michael J.
- Abstract
Focuses on the role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in renovascular hypertension (RVH). Acceptance of the finding that abnormal renin secretion is usually the cause of RVH; Issue of the extent of involvement of the renin-angiotensin system in essential hypertension; Documentation of the receptor desensitization induced by chronic exposure of tissues to large concentrations of drugs (adrenergic agonists) and polypeptides (insulin).
- Subjects
RENIN-angiotensin system; ALDOSTERONE; ANGIOTENSINS; RENOVASCULAR hypertension; RENAL hypertension
- Publication
Kidney International Supplement, 1979, Issue 9, p1
- ISSN
0098-6577
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/1523-1755.ep17655776