Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Effects of Antihypertensive Agents on Targets of the RAS Pathway
| Angiotensin I | Angiotensin II | Renin Concentration | Plasma Renin Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct renin inhibitors | ↓ | ↓ | ↑ | ↓ |
| Angiotensin receptor blockers | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ |
| Angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitors | ↑ | ↓ | ↑ | ↑ |
| Abbreviation: RAS, renin‐angiotensin system. ↓ decreased; ↑ increased. Adapted with permission from Brown. 7 | ||||
