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Enzyme Research
Study results from University Hospital provide new insights into enzyme research
August 20th, 2008
Fresh data on enzyme research are presented in the report 'Body mass index predicts plasma aldosterone concentrations in overweight-obese primary hypertensive patients.' "Body mass index (BMI) shows a direct correlation with plasma aldosterone concentration (PAC) and urinary aldosterone excretion in normotensive individuals; whether the same applies to hypertensive patients is unknown. Our objective was to determine if BMI predicts PAC and the PAC/plasma renin activity ratio [aldosterone renin ratio (ARR)] in hypertensive patients, and if this affects the identification of primary aldosteronism (PA)," scientists writing in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism...
Source: Fitness & Wellness Business Week (2008-08-20)
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