[
US
/ˌænˌdʒioʊˈtɛnsɪn/
]
NOUN
- any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels
How To Use angiotensin In A Sentence
- Conclusion - Angiotensin I converting enzyme inhibition by enalapril effectively reduces microalbuminuria in normotensive diabetic patients whereas hydrochlorothiazide is not effective.
- Angiotensinogen, the initial substrate of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, is produced in the liver; renin converts it to angiotensin I in the kidneys.
- Preeclampsia was linked to levels of oxygen in the blood and a protein called angiotensinogen. The Sun
- Objective:To investigate the changes and clinical implication of plasma angiotensinogen (ATG) concentration in the patients with atherosclerotic cerebral infarction (ACI).
- We coded all drugs according to the British National Formulary and defined secondary prevention drugs as aspirin, blockers, lipid lowering agents, or angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors.
- One example is the antihypertensive effect of dietary peptides derived from milk protein, mediated by angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition.
- Changes in blood pressure and activity of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system may contribute to these different effects.
- Salt sensitivity in obese individuals may be a consequence of increased sympathetic activity, decreased responsiveness to atrial natriuretic peptide, activation of the renin-angiotensin system or mechanical pressure on the kidneys that increases sodium reabsorption. Dr. Sharma’s Obesity Notes » Blog Archive » And the 2009 “Salt Lick” Award goes to Pizza!
- Therefore, intervention with hypotensive drugs other than angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors should be considered.
- It up - stimulate the cascade of eents leading to angiotensin II formation.
