Renin–angiotensin system: an important player in the pathogenesis of acute respiratory distress syndrome

J Hrenak, F Simko - International journal of molecular sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by massive inflammation,
increased vascular permeability and pulmonary edema. Mortality due to ARDS remains very …

Renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system: friend or foe—the matter of balance. Insight on history, therapeutic implications and covid-19 interactions

F Simko, J Hrenak, M Adamcova, L Paulis - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) ranks among the most challenging
puzzles in cardiovascular medicine. It participates in the principal homeostatic mechanisms …

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers: potential allies in the COVID-19 pandemic instead of a threat?

F Simko, T Baka - Clinical Science, 2021 - portlandpress.com
Abstract Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is the leading player of the protective
renin–angiotensin system (RAS) pathway but also the entry receptor for severe acute …

[HTML][HTML] Comparison of cases with and without acute liver injury in pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection; obstetric and neonatal outcomes

NG Kulhan, G Orgul, F Avci… - Pakistan Journal of Medical …, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Results: While liver damage findings were observed in 34.4% of the 96 pregnant included in
the study; No liver damage was observed in 65.6% of the patients. White blood cell …