Angiotensin II contributes to arterial compliance on cognestive heart failure.

Authors :: Lage, Silvia G.
Kopel, Liliane
Medeiros, Caio C.J.
Carvalho, Rocardo T.
Creager, Mark A.
Source :: American Journal of Physiology: Heart & Circulatory Physiology; Oct2002, Vol. 283 Issue 4, pH1424, 6p, 3 Charts, 2 Graphs
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Examines the role of angiotensin II the compliance of artery in congestive heart failure. Increase in the carotid artery compliance during isobaric conditions; Positive association of angiotensin II with congestive heart failure; Improvement on left ventricular performance in patients with heart failure.