High Blood Pressure  & Angiotensinogen

Genomics|HuGENet|e-Journal|Antihypertensive Treatment & AGT
The Health Outcome Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a complex polygenic disease that affects approximately one in four adults in the United ...
NHLBI, Workshop on Sodium and Blood Pressure, Summary Report
For the longer followup, differences were statistically significant for systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the weight loss group and for ...
Renin Medical Information
This has the effect of increasing blood pressure. In addition, angiotensin causes constriction of small blood vessels, which also increases blood ...
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Renin
This has the effect of increasing blood pressure. In addition, angiotensin causes constriction of small blood vessels, which also increases blood ...

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WikipediaAngiotensin is an oligopeptide in the blood that causes vasoconstriction, increased blood pressure, and release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex. It is a powerful dipsogen. It is derived from the precursor molecule angiotensinogen, a serum globulin ... Read More

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