The following diagram shows the renin-angiotensin-aldosteron system (RAAS) which plays an important role in the regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance (sodium and volume homeostasis).
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Renin Angiotensin Aldosteron System Diagram in Fluid Homeostasis
February 24th, 2010 · No Comments
Tags: Endocrinologist · Hypertension
Relationship Between Sodium Hydrogen Exchanger and Essential Hypertension Diagram
January 25th, 2010 · No Comments
A flow diagram which performed the relation between Sodium Hydrogen (Na+/H+) exchanger activation is shown in the following picture. According to a journal, an increased Na+/H+ exchanger could play a significant role in the pathogenesis of hypertension.
Tags: Hypertension · Internist · Pathophysiology
Diagnostic Algorithm of Pulmonary Hypertension in Sickle Cell Disease
January 21st, 2010 · No Comments
The diagram herein shows you with the diagnostic algorithm for the evaluation of pulmonary hypertension associated with sickle cell disease. This picture is part of a guideline journal which outlined the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of Pulmonary Hypertension in patients with Sickle Cell Disease.
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