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Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

M J Dillon

    European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
    |July 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    The renin, angiotensin, aldosterone (RAA) system is highly active in children. Measuring RAA components aids in diagnosing and treating childhood hypertension and salt-wasting conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Nephrology
    • Endocrinology
    • Hypertension Research

    Background:

    • The renin, angiotensin, aldosterone (RAA) system shows increased activity in infancy and childhood.
    • An inverse relationship exists between plasma renin, aldosterone levels, and age.
    • Childhood hypertension linked to renovascular disease or pyelonephritic scarring exhibits elevated peripheral plasma renin.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic utility of the RAA system in pediatric hypertension and salt-wasting disorders.
    • To assess the value of renal vein renin measurements in predicting surgical outcomes for pediatric renal hypertension.
    • To differentiate between aldosterone biosynthetic defects and pseudohypoaldosteronism using plasma renin aldosterone profiles.

    Main Methods:

    • Measurement of peripheral and renal vein renin levels.
    • Assessment of plasma aldosterone concentrations.
    • Pharmacological blockade of the RAA system for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

    Main Results:

    • Renal vein renin measurements are valuable in predicting surgical curability of renal hypertension in children.
    • The upper limit of normal for the renal venous renin ratio in normotensive children is 1.5.
    • Plasma renin aldosterone profiles effectively distinguish between aldosterone biosynthetic defects and pseudohypoaldosteronism.

    Conclusions:

    • The RAA system plays a crucial role in pediatric hypertension and salt-wasting diseases.
    • Renal vein renin measurements are a key diagnostic tool for pediatric renal hypertension.
    • Pharmacological RAA system blockade is a valuable approach in managing hypertensive children.

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