The renin-angiotensin system and natriuretic peptides in obesity-associated hypertension
S Engeli, AM Sharma - Journal of molecular medicine, 2001 - Springer
S Engeli, AM Sharma
Journal of molecular medicine, 2001•SpringerExcessive accumulation of adipose tissue is associated with profound alterations in the
cardiovascular system, including an increase in systemic blood pressure. It now appears
clear that a central feature of obesity-associated hypertension is related to changes in
sodium handling that may result from abnormalities in sympathetic nervous system activity,
the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, natriuretic peptides, and kidney function. In this
paper we review the role of these factors in the development of obesity-associated …
cardiovascular system, including an increase in systemic blood pressure. It now appears
clear that a central feature of obesity-associated hypertension is related to changes in
sodium handling that may result from abnormalities in sympathetic nervous system activity,
the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, natriuretic peptides, and kidney function. In this
paper we review the role of these factors in the development of obesity-associated …
Abstract
Excessive accumulation of adipose tissue is associated with profound alterations in the cardiovascular system, including an increase in systemic blood pressure. It now appears clear that a central feature of obesity-associated hypertension is related to changes in sodium handling that may result from abnormalities in sympathetic nervous system activity, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, natriuretic peptides, and kidney function. In this paper we review the role of these factors in the development of obesity-associated hypertension, thereby focusing on the potential role of adipose tissue in these alterations.
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