Plasma renin activity and risk of cardiovascular and mortality outcomes among individuals with elevated and nonelevated blood pressure

• Published in: Kidney research and clinical practice Vol. 35; no. 4; pp. 219 - 228
• Main Authors: Bhandari, Simran K., Batech, Michael, Shi, Jiaxiao, Jacobsen, Steven J., Sim, John J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) Elsevier B.V 01.12.2016; Elsevier; The Korean Society of Nephrology; 대한신장학회
• Subjects: Cardiovascular outcomes; Epidemiology; Mortality; Original; Plasma renin activity; 내과학; Cardiovascular outcomes; Epidemiology; Plasma renin activity; Mortality

We sought to evaluate plasma renin activity (PRA) levels and risk of mortality and cardiovascular events among individuals with elevated blood pressure [systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥ 140 mmHg] and those with controlled blood pressure (SBP < 140 mmHg) in a large diverse population. A retrospecti...