Hypertension Medical Reference

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A renin blood test, or plasma renin activity (PRA) test, is done to determine the cause of high blood pressure (hypertension). Renin is an enzyme produced by specific cells in the kidneys.

An aldosterone test measures the level of aldosterone (a hormone made by the adrenal glands ),in the urine. Aldosterone helps regulate sodium and potassium levels in the body. This helps control blood pressure and the balance of fluids and electrolytes in the blood. The kidney hormone renin normally stimulates the adrenal glands to release aldosterone. High levels of both renin and ...

CitationsJoint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (2003). Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure JNC Express (NIH Publication No. 03–5233). Bethesda, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Carretero O, Oparil S (2000). Essential hypertension part

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Image of a blood pressure cuff that is too big; If the blood pressure cuff does not fit correctly,the results may not be accurate. This cuff is too large for the user's arm. ...

Image of a blood pressure cuff that is too small; If the blood pressure cuff does not fit correctly,the results may not be accurate. This cuff is too small. The inflatable part of the cuff needs to be at least as long as the widest measurement around your upper arm. ...

Picture of how high blood pressure damages arteries; High blood pressure means that blood is pushing too hard against artery walls. The force of this blood can damage the delicate inner lining of the artery walls. If this inner lining is damaged,fat and calcium can build up along the artery wall,forming a plaque. This plaque narrows the artery and makes the artery stiff (atherosclerosis). This is also called "hardening of the arteries." The ...

Image of a blood pressure cuff that fits correctly; It is important that the blood pressure cuff is the right size for your arm: not too large and not too small. If you will be monitoring your blood pressure at home,ask your doctor or nurse to check to make sure the cuff fits correctly. ...