Renin Angiotensin Aldosteron System Diagram in Fluid Homeostasis

Category: Endocrinologist, Hypertension | Posted at February 24, 2010 with 0 Comments

The following diagram shows the renin-angiotensin-aldosteron system (RAAS) which plays an important role in the renin angiotensin aldosterone system diagram guideline regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance (sodium and volume homeostasis).

Renin is an enzyme that cleaves angiotensinogen to form angiotensin I. It is converted to angiotensin II by the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). Angiotensin II stimulates the synthesis and release of aldosteron, this aldosteron hormone increase the absorption of sodium and excretion of potassium in the distal tubules and collecting ducts of nephrons in the kidney.

Find section about Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) for the treatment of hypertension, list of ACEIs, medical conditions related such Heart failure, Previous myocardial infarction, Coronary heart disease, and Diabetes, Adverse effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in this physician guideline of pdf filetype (source: hkmj.org).

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HIV Pathophysiology, Where and How Antiviral Agents Work

Category: Internist, Pathophysiology | Posted at February 22, 2010 with 0 Comments

The pathophysiology of HIV infection plays an important role on how the Hiv Life Cycle Diagramvirus attack the immune system and  performed a clinical illness, explains the dynamics of viral reproduction, and finally explains where and how antiviral agents work.

The following document outlined these issues and discuss sections such course of HIV infection, acute or primary HIV infection, clinical manifestations of the acute retroviral syndrome, asymptomatic HIV disease, symptomatic HIV disease or acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome, the 1993 revised CDC case definitions of AIDS defining illnesses, transmission and early pathogenesis of infection, life cycle of HIV, cellular and viral dynamics of HIV infection, HIV specific immune responses, and mechanism of CD4 T-cell depletion and dysfunction.

Get and download completed HIV Pathophysiology, Where and How Antiviral Agents Work in pdf filetype (source: sfaetc.ucsf.edu).

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