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Induction of Atherosclerotic Plaques Through Activation of Mineralocorticoid Receptors in Apolipoprotein E-deficient Mice
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Published on: September 26, 2018

Aldosterone and cardiovascular risk.

Bruno Vogt, Michel Burnier

    Current Hypertension Reports
    |November 10, 2009
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Excess aldosterone contributes to hypertension and cardiovascular risk, potentially independent of blood pressure. Aldosterone receptor blockade shows promise for reducing cardiovascular and renal complications, warranting further trials.

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    Induction of Atherosclerotic Plaques Through Activation of Mineralocorticoid Receptors in Apolipoprotein E-deficient Mice
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    Induction of Atherosclerotic Plaques Through Activation of Mineralocorticoid Receptors in Apolipoprotein E-deficient Mice

    Published on: September 26, 2018

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Cardiovascular Medicine
    • Nephrology

    Background:

    • Aldosterone excess is linked to hypertension and increased cardiovascular and renal risk.
    • Emerging evidence suggests aldosterone may independently elevate cardiovascular risk beyond its effects on blood pressure.
    • Aldosterone is associated with obesity, metabolic syndrome, inflammation, oxidative stress, and fibrosis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the role of aldosterone in cardiovascular and renal risk.
    • To explore the potential benefits of aldosterone receptor blockade.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of experimental and epidemiologic data.
    • Analysis of clinical evidence from primary hyperaldosteronism and essential hypertension patients.
    • Examination of studies on aldosterone receptor blockade effects.

    Main Results:

    • Primary hyperaldosteronism patients face higher cardiovascular and renal complication risks than essential hypertension patients with similar blood pressure.
    • Aldosterone receptor blockade has demonstrated reductions in cardiovascular mortality post-myocardial infarction and in heart failure.
    • Aldosterone blockade may positively influence chronic kidney disease progression.

    Conclusions:

    • Aldosterone plays a significant role in cardiovascular and renal pathology, potentially independent of its hypertensive effects.
    • Aldosterone receptor blockade is a promising therapeutic strategy for mitigating cardiovascular and renal risks.
    • Further prospective interventional trials are essential to confirm the benefits of aldosterone blockade on cardiovascular risk.