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Pathophysiological mechanisms of hypertension. Ang angiotensin, ANP atrial natriuretic peptide, BNP brain natriuretic peptide, CA calcium, CO cardiac output, Epi epinephrine, HR heart rate, NE norepinephrine, NO nitric oxide, PGI prostacyclin, RAAS renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system, SNS sympathetic nervous system, SV stroke volume, TPR total peripheral resistance
