Renin-Angiotensin System and Sympathetic Neurotransmitter Release in the Central Nervous System of Hypertension

Many Studies suggest that changes in sympathetic nerve activity in the central nervous system might have a crucial role in blood pressure control. The present paper discusses evidence in support of the concept that the brain renin-angiotensin system (RAS) might be linked to sympathetic nerve activit...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kazushi Tsuda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Hypertension
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/474870