Why the study?
Does age affect the plasma aldosterone response to exogenous angiotensin II in normotensive subjects?
Does age affect the plasma aldosterone response to exogenous angiotensin II in normotensive subjects?
Ageing is associated with a reduced plasma aldosterone response to angiotensin II and decreased basal plasma renin activity, particularly under low sodium conditions.
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May warrant age-adjusted aldosterone thresholds in testing; leaves open effects on elderly hypertension management.
Takeda et al. (1980) studied this question.
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