Clinical and neurohormonal characteristics in African Americans with neurogenic orthostatic hypotension

ConclusionOur findings demonstrate that AA with nOH have similar clinical characteristics and hemodynamic autonomic profiles, but lower upright renin activity and aldosterone levels, compared to non-Hispanic whites. Renin suppression persists in AA with severe autonomic failure and can potentially contribute to postural changes and supine hypertension.
Source: Clinical Autonomic Research - Category: Research Source Type: research