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hyperreninemia /hy·per·re·nin·emia/ (-re″nĭ-ne´me-ah) elevated levels of renin in the blood, which may lead to aldosteronism and hypertension. hyperreninemia elevated levels of renin in the blood. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The vicious cycle of decreased blood flow, ischemia, hyperreninemia, hypertension, and further vasoconstriction almost invariably led to a fatal outcome before the availability of ACE inhibitor therapy. This results in a characteristic set of metabolic abnormalities, including: hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, hyperreninemia, hyperaldosteronism hyperplasia of the juxtaglomerular apparatus, and, in some patients, hypomagnesemia. Manifestations of Page kidney include renal ischemia and a state of hyperreninemia, leading to hypertension. |
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