The role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in heart failure

Activity of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is increased in patients with heart failure, and its maladaptive mechanisms may lead to adverse effects such as cardiac remodelling and sympathetic activation. Elevated renin activity has been demonstrated in patients with dilated cardiomyo...

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Main Authors: Thomas Unger, Jun Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi - SAGE Publishing 2004-03-01
Series:Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
Online Access:http://jra.sagepub.com/content/5/1_suppl/7.full.pdf