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Lewis K. Dahl memorial lecture: the renin-angiotensin system and aging.

Authors :
Diz, Debra I.
Source :
Hypertension (0194911X); Jul2008, Vol. 52 Issue 1, p37-43, 7p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article refers to research by Dr. Lewis K. Dahl concerning changes in systolic blood pressure that are caused by salt, and discusses the renin-angiotensin system (RAS). Regulation of RAS in the kidney during aging, renal function during therapy with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, the association of brain RAS in regulating intrarenal RAS, and experimentation on rats are mentioned.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0194911X
Volume :
52
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Hypertension (0194911X)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33064496
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.107.108985