The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) and cardiac arrhythmias

S Iravanian, SC Dudley Jr - Heart rhythm, 2008 - Elsevier
The role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in many cardiovascular
disorders, including hypertension, cardiac hypertrophy, and atherosclerosis, is well …

The past, present and future of renin–angiotensin aldosterone system inhibition

RJ Mentz, GL Bakris, B Waeber, JJV McMurray… - International journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
The renin–angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS) is central to the pathogenesis of
cardiovascular disease. RAAS inhibition can reduce blood pressure, prevent target organ …

Role of angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, and aldosterone antagonists in the prevention of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias

KM Makkar, CA Sanoski… - … : The Journal of Human …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Atrial arrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death (SCD) are significant
health problems and an economic burden to society. The renin‐angiotensin‐aldosterone …

The renin-angiotensin aldosterone system: pathophysiological role and pharmacologic inhibition

SA Atlas - Journal of managed care pharmacy, 2007 - jmcp.org
BACKGROUND: The renin-angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS) is a hormonal cascade
that functions in the homeostatic control of arterial pressure, tissue perfusion, and …

Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone blockade for cardiovascular disease prevention

K Vijayaraghavan, P Deedwania - Cardiology clinics, 2011 - cardiology.theclinics.com
The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) plays a significant role in the
pathophysiology of multiple disease states. Its activation leads to vasoconstriction, vascular …

Atrial fibrillation and arterial hypertension: a common duet with dangerous consequences where the renin angiotensin-aldosterone system plays an important role

TM Seccia, B Caroccia, ML Muiesan… - International Journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Atrial fibrillation (AF) represents the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, as it affects
1%–2% of the general population and up to 15% of people over 80 years. High blood …

Renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system blockade for cardiovascular diseases: current status

TKW Ma, KKH Kam, BP Yan… - British journal of …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) results in vasoconstriction,
muscular (vascular and cardiac) hypertrophy and fibrosis. Established arterial stiffness and …

Role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in atrial fibrillation and cardiac remodeling

JS Healey, CA Morillo, SJ Connolly - Current opinion in cardiology, 2005 - journals.lww.com
Inhibition of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is a novel concept for the treatment of
atrial fibrillation that may target the underlying substrate of atrial fibrillation. Further human …

The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system: cardiorenal effects and implications for renal and cardiovascular disease states

UC Brewster, MA Perazella, JF Setaro - The American journal of the …, 2003 - Elsevier
The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) plays an integral role in maintaining
vascular tone, optimal salt and water homeostasis, and cardiac function in humans …

[HTML][HTML] The role of renin angiotensin system in atrial fibrillation

GM Nair, PB Nery, CJ Redpath… - Journal of atrial …, 2014 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent arrhythmia and its incidence is on the rise. AF
causes significant morbidity and mortality leading to rising AF-related health care costs …