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Connecting the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system with sudden death.

Authors :
Luft, Friedrich C.
Source :
Journal of Molecular Medicine. Jul2011, Vol. 89 Issue 7, p631-633. 3p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article presents the author's comments on the article related to mechanisms responsible for sudden death influenced by the renin-angiotensin system by S. Iravanian and colleagues. He states that by blocking the renin-angiotensin aldosterone system, sudden death can be reduced. Further he discusses the experiment of author where he has used mice with overexpression of angiotensinconverting enzyme (ACE).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09462716
Volume :
89
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Molecular Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
61142457
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00109-011-0772-0