Prolonged aldosterone excess cause more salt & water retention, which lead to elevation of blood pressure. Increased blood pressure stimulates secretion of ANP from heart. ANP causes natriuresis, which may be due to an increase in GFR. This natriuresis in pressnece of aldosterone is called aldosterone escape.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
What is aldosterone escape
Prolonged aldosterone excess cause more salt & water retention, which lead to elevation of blood pressure. Increased blood pressure stimulates secretion of ANP from heart. ANP causes natriuresis, which may be due to an increase in GFR. This natriuresis in pressnece of aldosterone is called aldosterone escape.
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