Angiotensin II

Angiotensin II is the active hormone of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS). It is a potent vasoconstrictor and stimulates aldosterone release, raising blood pressure and conserving sodiu…

Category: Hormones

Also known as: angiotensin ii, angiotensin 2, ang ii, ang-ii, ang2

Reference range: 10–60 pg/mL (Source: ABIM)

Standard unit: pg/mL

High values may indicate

High angiotensin II levels may indicate renovascular hypertension, heart failure, kidney disease, dehydration, or other causes of RAAS activation.

Low values may indicate

Low angiotensin II may indicate primary aldosteronism, use of ACE inhibitors or ARBs, or volume overload.

Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine

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