| reninism |
a condition marked by overproduction of renin; see also hyperreninemia..
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| reninoma |
juxtaglomerular cell tumor.
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| renin |
A hormone produced by the kidney that increases blood pressure. Renin is part of a very complicated biochemical pathway in the body called the renin-angiotensin system. This is a necessary system since it works to elevate or decrease blood pressure in times of need. Any imbalance in the system can cause problems; in kidney failure, renin is not produced properly and this upsets the system leading to prolonged elevations in blood pressure.
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| renin-angiotensin system |
The RAS is a critical component in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance in the body. The RAS has also been implicated in the development of heart disease. Revascularization procedure - Interventional procedures to treat CAD, such as angioplasty and stenting, coronary artery bypass grafting, and medications to improve blood flow to the heart muscle. ...
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