[Diagnostic importance of determination of renin activity in primary hyperaldosteronism].
1977
N I Verbovaia, and
N N Serafimovich
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D012083
Renin
A highly specific (Leu-Leu) endopeptidase that generates ANGIOTENSIN I from its precursor ANGIOTENSINOGEN, leading to a cascade of reactions which elevate BLOOD PRESSURE and increase sodium retention by the kidney in the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM. The enzyme was formerly listed as EC 3.4.99.19.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D006929
Hyperaldosteronism
A condition caused by the overproduction of ALDOSTERONE. It is characterized by sodium retention and potassium excretion with resultant HYPERTENSION and HYPOKALEMIA.
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.