RichGotsPots Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Angiotensin is a peptide hormone that causes vasoconstriction and a subsequent increase in blood pressure. It is part of the renin-angiotensin system, which is a major target for drugs that lower blood pressureAngiotensin II increases thirst sensation (dipsogen) through the subfornical organ of the brain, decreases the response of the baroreceptor reflex, and increases the desire for salt. It increases secretion of ADH in the posterior pituitary and secretion of ACTH in the anterior pituitary. It also potentiates the release of norepinephrine ( adreniline) by direct action on postganglionic sympathetic fibers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Can't really vote on this one as the second question doesn't have an option for just NO-haven't tried one as opposed to No help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichGotsPots Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 The nohelp was just supposed to be No, I edited it now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichGotsPots Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 how were your angiotensin levels tested, was it during a TTT or blood or urine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issie Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Rich, to affect angiotension 2 levels (according to the studies done) you are usually give an ARB not an ACE. Works on different things. I've tried an ARB, but not an ACE. That's one thing I want to try.Issie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichGotsPots Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Issie An ACE inhibitor stands for angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor... ACE inhibitors block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.[3] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issie Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 True, they block the conversion to Angiotension 2, but an ARB blocks the function to the muscles and blood vessels. There are a few people here that are on ARB's (Lorsartan). An ACE doesn't increase potassium levels and an ARB does. Both can increase NO levels. When you read the studies done with the idea of high Angiotension 2 levels - they use Lorsartan as the trial drug - that's an ARB. Issie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichGotsPots Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I would think increasing Potassium levels isnt great for the people who need salt. The more potassium the body has the less salt and vise versa.. I have to read more about ABRS, thanks Issie.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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