| Angiotensin II related diseases Issue1 #660339 Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Mechanism: Angiotensin II causes blood vessels to constrict, increasing blood pressure.
Treatment: ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are commonly used to manage hypertension.
Heart Failure
Mechanism: Elevated levels of angiotensin II can lead to increased blood pressure and fluid retention, worsening heart failure.
Treatment: ACE inhibitors and ARBs help reduce the workload on the heart a |
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