Article
Renin angiotensin system and gender differences in the cardiovascular system.
Cardiovascular research - 15 Feb 2002
Fischer Marcus, Baessler Andrea, Schunkert Heribert
Abstract excerpt
In the effort to explain gender-related differences of the cardiovascular system, the renin-angiotensin system experienced intensive exploration. Indeed, the development of hypertension as well as the progression of coronary artery disease and heart failure have two factors in common: (1) display distinct gender specific characteristics and (2) are enhanced by the renin-angiotensin system. It is therefore...
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