Angiotensin News and Research

Angiotensin is an oligopeptide in the blood that causes vasoconstriction, increased blood pressure, and release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex. It is a powerful dipsogen. It is derived from the precursor molecule angiotensinogen, a serum globulin produced in the liver. It plays an important role in the renin-angiotensin system.

Carvedilol in combination with ACE inhibitors may benefit cardiac patients

21. November 2009 01:09

In a new study, researchers report that a class of heart medications called beta-blockers can have a helpful, or harmful, effect on the heart, depending on their molecular activity. [More]

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Tags: Angiotensin, Heart Failure, Physiology

NHLBI-supported research shares new strategies on hypertension, heart defect and air pollution

20. November 2009 05:00

New education strategies for better controlling hypertension and research suggesting a possible link between short-term and long-term exposure to air pollution and increased risk of constricted blood vessels are among the research highlights from studies supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the American Heart Association's 2009 Scientific Sessions in Orlando held Nov. 14-18. [More]

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Tags: Ace Inhibitor, Anemia, Angina, Angiotensin, Atherosclerosis, Blood Pressure, Blood Transfusion, Blood Vessel, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Congenital Heart Defect, Dentistry, Diabetes, Diet, Education, Exercise, Health and Human Services, Heart Failure, Hospital, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Physiology, Pollution, Sleep, Smoking, Stroke, Transplant, Ultrasound, Weight Loss

Publicly released report cards do not appear to improve hospitals' performance, says new study

19. November 2009 02:09

An analysis of quality of cardiac care following the public release of data on measures of care at hospitals in Ontario, Canada, did not result in significant systemwide improvement in hospitals' performance on most quality of care indicators, according to a study to be published in the December 2 issue of JAMA. The study is being released early online because of its presentation at an American Heart Association scientific conference. [More]

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Tags: Angiotensin, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Failure, Hospital, Intensive Care

Study: Larger dose of ARBs is more effective in heart failure patients

18. November 2009 07:04

A larger dose of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) is more effective than a smaller dose in heart failure patients, researchers said at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009. [More]

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Tags: Angiotensin, Heart Failure, Losartan

Drug therapy offers substantial cost savings than angioplasty

18. November 2009 00:43

Many patients with diabetes should forego angioplasties for heart disease and just take medicine instead, according to a new National Institutes of Health study led by Stanford University School of Medicine researcher Mark Hlatky, MD. [More]

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Posted in: Medical Procedure News | Medical Condition News

Tags: Angioplasty, Angiotensin, Aspirin, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Education, Hospital, Insulin, Nursing, Pfizer, Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, Veterans Affairs

Aterovax presents results of its sPLA2 activity test in the PEACE trial

17. November 2009 04:29

Aterovax SA, a company developing innovative products for atherosclerosis, today announced data demonstrating that its blood test for secretory phospholipase A2 (sPLA2) activity significantly improves cardiovascular risk prediction in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) over a 5 year period, independent of established risk markers, including C-reactive protein. [More]

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Posted in: Device / Technology News | Medical Condition News

Tags: Angiotensin, Atherosclerosis, Biomarker, Cardiovascular Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Hospital, Lipoprotein, Pathology, Stenosis, Stroke, Trandolapril

Mayo Clinic Health Letter provides treatment options for people with heart disorders

16. November 2009 08:15

Fewer than one-third of patients with heart failure are taking the three types of medications that are most effective in prolonging life and improving quality of life. The November issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter provides an overview of treatments recommended by national guidelines. [More]

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Posted in: Medical Condition News

Tags: Aldosterone, Angiotensin, Blood Pressure, Defibrillator, Diabetes, Heart Failure, Lisinopril, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Stress

Self-care tips for hemorrhoids from Mayo Clinic

16. November 2009 07:28

By about age 50, more than half of adults have dealt with hemorrhoids. The November issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers home treatments that can relieve symptoms of this common and embarrassing problem. [More]

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Posted in: Medical Condition News

Tags: Acetaminophen, Aldosterone, Angiotensin, Blood Pressure, Cancer, Colonoscopy, Constipation, Defibrillator, Depression, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Heart Failure, Hydrocortisone, Ibuprofen, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Lisinopril, Obesity, Parkinson's Disease, Pregnancy, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Stress, Stroke

New Cat B 750 FAST imaging agent launched by VisEn Medical

12. November 2009 09:11

VisEn Medical Inc., a leader in fluorescence in vivo imaging from research through medicine, announced today the commercial launch of its new Cat B 750 FAST(TM) imaging agent for measuring and monitoring cathepsin B activity associated with disease progression and therapeutic response in vivo. Cathepsin B expression is well known as a key biomarker and therapeutic target in a range of diseases, including atherosclerosis, oncology, and arthritis. [More]

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Posted in: Medical Science News

Tags: Angiotensin, Arthritis, Atherosclerosis, Biomarker, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Cell, Microscopy, Oncology, Renin

Mesenchymal stem cells may be the key to healing diabetic foot ulcers

10. November 2009 05:09

Diabetic foot ulcers are the primary cause of hospital admissions for diabetics. Foot ulcers that heal improperly are at risk for infection, which can lead to amputation. According to the American Diabetes Association, one in four patients with diabetic foot ulcers will eventually require lower-limb amputation. Now science has found a way of mobilizing stem cells within the body to treat this health issue, which affects more than three million Americans annually. [More]

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Tags: Angiotensin, Bone, Bone Marrow, Cell, Diabetes, Hospital, Stem Cell, Ulcer

Endothelin increases T cells in the kidneys leading to renal injury

6. November 2009 04:28

A key player in a cascade that likely begins with stress and leads to high blood pressure and kidney damage has been identified by researchers who say the finding may lead to better ways to control both. [More]

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Posted in: Medical Science News

Tags: Allergy, Angiotensin, Asthma, Blood Pressure, Blood Vessel, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Cell, Diet, Endothelin, Genetics, Immunology, Pulmonary Hypertension, Stress

Report on immunotherapies and vaccines for nontraditional indications

27. October 2009 07:23

Reportlinker Adds Immunotherapies and Vaccines for Nontraditional Indications [More]

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Tags: Alzheimer's Disease, Angina, Angiotensin, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Antibody, Anti-Inflammatory, Arthritis, Atherosclerosis, Avastin, Back Pain, beta Amyloid, Bevacizumab, Biotechnology, Bone, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Cell, Cholesterol, Cocaine Addiction, Colorectal Cancer, Denosumab, Diabetes, Diabetic Macular Edema, Diabetic Retinopathy, Dyslipidemia, Eculizumab, Edema, Endometriosis, Glioblastoma, Hematology, Immunotherapy, Lipids, Lung Cancer, Macular Degeneration, Metabolism, Monoclonal Antibody, Neurology, Neuropathy, Nicotine, Nicotine Addiction, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Ophthalmology, Osteoporosis, Parkinson's Disease, Pfizer, Polio, Ranibizumab, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Small Cell Lung Cancer, Smoking, Smoking Cessation, Stroke, Thrombosis, Transplant, Type 2 Diabetes, Uveitis, Vaccine, VEGF

Preachers Coffee signs agreement to enhance its nutraceutical-health marketing strategy

23. October 2009 05:37

PREACHERS COFFEE, INC. (PINKSHEETS: PRCF) in order to enhance its Nutraceutical Health Marketing Strategy entered into an Agreement with "GANO EXCEL COFFEE COMPANY" -- a robust Multi Level Marketing Health Coffee Company that has a broad range of 3,000,000 customers with respect to population and followings. [More]

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Posted in: Miscellaneous News

Tags: Angiotensin, Blood Pressure, Candida, Candida albicans, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Ginseng, Influenza, Nutrition, Virus

Canadian Cardiovascular Society to honor University of Alberta medical researcher

23. October 2009 01:19

A University of Alberta medical researcher being hailed as a world leader in his field will receive a major national award for his pioneering work in the development of a new class of drugs for the treatment of heart failure. [More]

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Tags: Angiotensin, Blood Pressure, Blood Vessel, Brain, Cardiology, Dentistry, Heart Failure, Hospital, Stroke

Two high blood pressure medicines effective in treating stable ischemic heart disease

20. October 2009 05:44

Two medications commonly used to treat high blood pressure appear to be effective in treating a common type of heart disease known as stable ischemic heart disease, according to a new comparative effectiveness review funded by HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. [More]

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Carvedilol in combination with ACE inhibitors may benefit cardiac patients

NHLBI-supported research shares new strategies on hypertension, heart defect and air pollution

Publicly released report cards do not appear to improve hospitals' performance, says new study

Study: Larger dose of ARBs is more effective in heart failure patients

Drug therapy offers substantial cost savings than angioplasty

Aterovax presents results of its sPLA2 activity test in the PEACE trial

Mayo Clinic Health Letter provides treatment options for people with heart disorders

Self-care tips for hemorrhoids from Mayo Clinic

New Cat B 750 FAST imaging agent launched by VisEn Medical

Mesenchymal stem cells may be the key to healing diabetic foot ulcers

Endothelin increases T cells in the kidneys leading to renal injury

Report on immunotherapies and vaccines for nontraditional indications

Preachers Coffee signs agreement to enhance its nutraceutical-health marketing strategy

Canadian Cardiovascular Society to honor University of Alberta medical researcher

Two high blood pressure medicines effective in treating stable ischemic heart disease

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