Why the study?
Does ACTH infusion stimulate plasma renin and angiotensin II in normal male subjects?
Does ACTH infusion stimulate plasma renin and angiotensin II in normal male subjects?
ACTH infusion stimulates plasma renin activity and angiotensin II concentration in humans, suggesting a physiological regulatory role for ACTH on renin secretion.
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No immediate clinical implications; leaves open ACTH's regulatory role in RAAS for disease states.
Oelkers et al. (1981) studied this question.
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