Anaes Vivas · Applied cardiovascular & respiratory physiology
Data viva — the RAAS cascade
A Primary data viva — read the RAAS cascade; state the actions of angiotensin II and aldosterone; explain the perioperative hypotension and GFR effects of ACE inhibitors.
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A flowchart shows the RAAS cascade from low renal perfusion through renin and angiotensin-converting enzyme to angiotensin II and aldosterone. Outline the cascade, the actions of angiotensin II and aldosterone, and the consequence of ACE inhibitor therapy.
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A flowchart shows the RAAS cascade from low renal perfusion through renin and angiotensin-converting enzyme to angiotensin II and aldosterone. Outline the cascade, the actions of angiotensin II and aldosterone, and the consequence of ACE inhibitor therapy.