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..., frequently as a pathological reaction to cardiovascular disease, or high blood pressure.

Oligopeptides which are important in the regulation of blood pressure (vasoconstriction) and fluid homeostasis via the [[renin-angiotensin system

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...t used as a vasoconstrictor agent in the treatment of [[hypotension]] (low blood pressure). Its chemical IUPAC name is 2-amino-N-[2-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-hydroxye ...arteriolar and venous vasculature increases vascular tone and elevates the blood pressure. It does not stimulate cardiac beta-[[adrenergic receptor]]s.

...ecursor angiotensinogen, leading to a cascade of reactions which elevate [[blood pressure]] and increase sodium retention by the kidney in the [[renin-angiotensin sy

...ecursor angiotensinogen, leading to a cascade of reactions which elevate [[blood pressure]] and increase sodium retention by the kidney in the [[renin-angiotensin sy

.../ref> An elevated blood pressure may be due to [[hypertension]]. A reduced blood pressure may be due to [[Shock (physiology)|shock]]. Blood pressure determination may be inaccurate if a cuff of the wrong size is used, but h

...this peripheral activity may be responsible for the transient increase in blood pressure seen during rapid intravenous administration. (From Martindale, the Extra P

...ventionally measured in ''mm of Hg''. Since 1 mmHg is equal to 133.3 Pa, a blood pressure of 75 mmHg is equivalent to 10 kPa.

* systolic blood pressure >160 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure >100 mm Hg

...gency''', also called '''accelerated hypertension''', involves a diastolic blood pressure of greater than 130mm, and may have exudates and hemorrhages present. It do ...ans observation and assessment, but not necessarily the rapid reduction of blood pressure, using parenteral agents, which would be carefully appropriate for end-orga

...eber MA et al. (2009) A selective endothelin-receptor antagonist to reduce blood pressure in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension: a randomised, double-bli ...eber MA et al. (2009) A selective endothelin-receptor antagonist to reduce blood pressure in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension: a randomised, double-bli

...]] is drained from the body. It is also significant in the regulation of [[blood pressure]] and in the control of [[electrolyte]]s.

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* "Reduce the rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure by 25 percent."

...increasing age<ref name="pmid10651605">Smulyan H, Safar ME. The diastolic blood pressure in systolic hypertension. Ann Intern Med. 2000 Feb 1;132(3):233-7. PMID 106 ..., Pahor M, Shorr RI, Cushman WC, Applegate WB| title=The role of diastolic blood pressure when treating isolated systolic hypertension. | journal=Arch Intern Med | y

.../10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.109.131235 Effects of dietary sodium reduction on blood pressure in subjects with resistant hypertension: results from a randomized trial]. ...to high- [250 mmol/day] salt diet decreased office systolic and diastolic blood pressure by 22.7 and 9.1 mm Hg, respectively. These results indicate that excessive

Altitude sickness may have SpO2 of less than 86% and increased [[diastolic blood pressure]] may occur.<ref name="pmid19641462">{{cite journal| author=Koehle MS, Guen

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