[The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and vascular aging]

Kardiologiia. 2013;53(7):78-84.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

In this paper we discuss the role of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in development of morphological and functional changes in the vascular aging as well as, possibility of its correction by using different groups of drugs.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aging / physiology*
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology*
  • Cellular Senescence* / drug effects
  • Cellular Senescence* / physiology
  • Endothelial Cells* / drug effects
  • Endothelial Cells* / physiology
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / metabolism
  • Oxidative Stress
  • Renin-Angiotensin System* / drug effects
  • Renin-Angiotensin System* / physiology

Substances

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors