A Narrative Review of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System in the Placenta and Placental Bed of HIV Infected Women of African Ancestry with Preeclampsia
AbstractPurpose of ReviewBoth HIV infection and preeclampsia (PE), a pregnancy-specific disorder of hypertension and multi-system organ involvement, have high prevalence rates especially in low-to-middle-income countries. The immunoexpression of specific renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) receptors in the placenta and placental bed interface may forecast the risk of PE.Recent FindingsPreeclampsia is a leading risk factor for mortality worldwide and remains a challenge in HIV-infected individuals especially those on antiretroviral therapy (ART). Irregular RAAS stimulation may be linked to the pathophysiology of hyp...
Source: Current Hypertension Reports - August 20, 2021 Category: Primary Care Source Type: research
Coffee and Arterial Hypertension
AbstractPurpose of ReviewCoffee is a very popular drink and an estimated 2.25 billion cups worldwide are consumed daily. Such popularity of coffee makes it the most consumed drink next to water. Numerous studies have shown a beneficial effect of habitual and moderate coffee consumption on the functioning of the nervous, digestive, and cardiovascular systems, as well as on kidney function. Taking into account the very high prevalence of arterial hypertension in the world (31.1% of adults), much controversy has been raised about the influence of coffee consumption on blood pressure and the risk of arterial hypertension. More...
Source: Current Hypertension Reports - August 9, 2021 Category: Primary Care Source Type: research
