41. The renin-angiotensin system regulates the amount of fluid and sodium concentration in the body. 42. As with other angiotensin II receptor antagonists, candesartan is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. 43. They inhibit angiotensin -converting enzyme, which is part of the renin angiotensin aldosterone system. 44. There are in addition populations of cells producing somatostatin, angiotensin II and melanocyte stimulating hormone. 45. His research career centered on the [ Renin Angiotensin System | renin-angiotensin system ]. 46. His research career centered on the [ Renin Angiotensin System | renin-angiotensin system ]. 47. Merck's Prinivil is one in a class of drugs called angiotensin -converting enzyme inhibitors. 48. ACE-inhibitors are older treatments for hypertension that are rapidly supplanted by newer angiotensin II inhibitors. 49. It appears, he added, that angiotensin somehow reduces muscle efficiency, perhaps by causing inflammation. 50. Cozaar was the first of a newer class of blood pressure medicines known as angiotensin II antagonists.
