Renovascular hypertension : mechanisms of renovascular hypertension / medical illustrations by Lik Kwong.

Other author Kwong, Lik.
Other author Anatomical Chart Co.
Other author Springhouse Corporation.
Format Graphic
Publication InfoSkokie, IL : Anatomical Chart Company, a division of Springhouse Corp., ©2000.
Description1 wall chart : color illustrations ; 65 x 52 cm
Subjects

Contents 1. Stenosis or atherosclerosis of the renal arterry causes reduction of blood flow to the kidney -- 2. The kidney secretes renin in response -- 3. Renin combines with angiotensinogen in the liver to from angiotensin I -- 4. In the lungs, angiotensin 1 is converted to angiotensin II -- 5. Angiotensin II causes the kidney to reabsorb sodium and water, which increases blood volume and pressure -- 6. Angiotensin II stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone, causing the kidney to retain sodium and water -- 7. Angiotensin II induces vasoconstriction of arterioles, resulting in an increase in peripheral vascular resistance.
Abstract Provides practical information on clinically relevant aspects of renal hypertension.

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